Blackouts pushed to stage 4

JOHANNESBURG - The power utility has implemented stage 4 power cuts with immediate effect.

Eskom says this is due to the breakdown of four generating units and delays in returning some units to service.

Stage four will be implemented until 5am on Thursday.

Thereafter it will be stage 3 until 4pm.

Eskom says the stage 4 blackouts will be implemented until further notice.

Eskom has implemented stage 4 power cuts with immediate effect. The power utility says this is due to the breakdown of four generating units and delays in returning some units to service. Stage 4 will be implemented until 5am tomorrow. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/oxRyVZD67T

— eNCA (@eNCA) December 28, 2022