JUST IN: Eskom may have to implement STAGE 6 loadshedding

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Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter has announced that the power utility lost 10 generating units overnight, which means Eskom may have to implement STAGE 6 loadshedding from 17:00 this afternoon. Eskom called an emergency media briefing to make the announcement.

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