Eskom extends stage 4 load shedding – here is the new schedule

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Unlawful industrial action at various Eskom power stations has impacted planned maintenance and repairs, and at some stations, the full complement of workers has not reported for duty. As a result, stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implemented, says Eskom.

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continue from 05h00 on Monday morning until midnight at least until Wedneand unprotected labour action at a number of power stations, which has caused delays in carrying out

planned maintenance and repairs. Furthermore, at a number of power stations, the full staff complement“As a result, unplanned generation losses have not been reduced as planned,capacity and safeguard plant from damage. There is a possibility that the stage of loadhave to change at short notice, depending on the state of the plant and the availability of labour.”

Currently, approximately 4,000MW of generation capacity is at risk due to the illegal strike action. It is, therefore,circumstances, Eskom said.dealing with generating units that may trip owing to unlawful action,The power utility warned that protracted strike actions may lead to further damagepower system.unavailable due to breakdowns.

process must be allowed to run its course without illegal acts of intimidation and damage to property.representatives.”

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