High risk of load shedding: De Ruyter

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The embattled power utility said the electricity system was “severely constrained” after the failure of five generating units.
Five generation units at various power stations had failed throughout yesterday.
Load-shedding would be required to be implemented at very short notice, Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said.
17 Nov 2021 3AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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