JOHANNESBURG - Stage 6 rolling blackouts are now being implemented indefinitely.
Eskom says this is due to unit breakdowns at the Arnot, Hendrina, Lethabo and Majuba power stations, as well as two units at Camden.
Further, two generating units at the Lethabo station are not operating due to coal constraints.
The New Vaal Mine has been unable to deliver the expected amount of coal in the past week because of the heavy rains.
Breakdowns currently amount to more than 21 megawatts of generating capacity.
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— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 19, 2023
Due to the breakdowns of eight generation units on Sunday afternoon, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented continuously until further notice. pic.twitter.com/57F78z93IO