Eskom implements Stage 4 rolling blackouts indefinitely

JOHANNESBURG - Stage 4 blackouts will be implemented until further notice.

This is due to the failure of generating units at three major power stations.

READ: Restore the power grid | Stages 3 and 4 for most of this week

"Due to the failure of generating units at Arnot, Duvha and Grootvlei power stations, as well as the delay in returning generating units to service, Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 12:00 today until further notice," the utility said in a statement.

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Monday, 11 September 2023:

Due to the failure of generating units at Arnot, Duvha and Grootvlei power stations, as well as the delay in returning generating units to service, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 today until further notice.…

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) September 11, 2023

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa anticipated alternating between Stage 3 and 4 rolling blackouts for most of this week after enduring a period of Stage 6 power cuts.