Eskom has announced that Stage 4 power cuts are expected to continue from 5am on Monday until midnight on Wednesday, or even later.
The reason for the extended loadshedding is “unlawful industrial action” at several power stations as it has affected planned maintenance and repairs.
“Eskom appeals to its labour partners and striking employees to put the people of South Africa first, respect the law and to desist from unlawful and undemocratic conduct,” the announcement reads.
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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 have not reported for duty. As
a result, Stage 4 loadshedding will regretfully continue to be implemented pic.twitter.com/6iN4wRi8Al— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 26, 2022
According to Eyewitness News, at some stations workers also have not reported for duty.
As such, the stage of loadshedding may change “at short notice” depending on plant performance and labour availability amidst strikes.
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