Stage 2 load shedding has been suspended at 05:00 this morning (Tuesday) but energy supply is expected to remain constrained all week, with the possibility of further load shedding.

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The power utility implemented Stage 2 load shedding yesterday afternoon, after Unit 5 of Medupi Power Station tripped, taking some 700 MW capacity with it. The announcement followed an earlier warning that load shedding may have to be implemented at short notice after a number of generating breakdowns.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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