Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 5.30am on Tuesday.
Eskom said five generating units at five power stations broke down overnight.
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The power utility said Stage 4 will be implemented until further notice.
Stage 2 loadshedding has been implemented in Cape Town.
Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 05:30 due to breakdowns of five generators at five power stations overnight. The loadshedding will be implemented until further notice.
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 18, 2022
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