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Eskom has summarily suspended the managers of Tutuka and Kendal power stations, saying the country’s load-shedding crisis was being “exacerbated by serious issues of apathetic behaviour” by some top staff.

Power station managers are being taken to task as the country endures yet another day of load-shedding. File photo.Eskom has summarily suspended the managers of the Tutuka and Kendal power stations, saying the country’s load-shedding crisis was being “exacerbated by serious issues of apathetic behaviour” by some top staff.

“While it is true the aging fleet is plagued by legacy issues of neglect and omitted maintenance and is therefore susceptible to unpredictable breakdowns, it is also true the situation is exacerbated by serious issues of apathetic behaviour by some management staff,” the power utility said on Friday.

“This has culminated in an approximately 3,000MW energy demand deficit, aggravated by very high demand during the cold front. The board is pleased some units have since returned to service, but is aware the level of failures is unacceptably high.” Three senior generation managers have been sent to Duvha, Kriel, Tutuka and Kendal power stations to “provide leadership and oversight in person”.

 

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