Eskom moves to Stage 4 rolling blackouts

Eskom has announced that Stage 4 rolling blackouts are being implemented.

The power utility says this follows the tripping of the Majuba Unit 5 and Tutuka Unit 4.

The country has been dealing with Stage two rolling blackouts since Sunday after a two-day reprieve.

Regretfully, Eskom has just been forced to implement Stage 4 loadshedding at 07:20 following Majuba Unit 5 and Tutuka Unit 4 tripping. A full statement will be published in due course.

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) April 19, 2022

The power utility says CEO André de Ruyter will hold a virtual media briefing to update the public on the current system challenges.

#MediaBriefing

Eskom Group Chief Executive, André de Ruyter will hold a Virtual Media Briefing where Eskom’s management team will provide an update on the current system challenges.#Loadshedding #stage4 pic.twitter.com/8i72jb1YMF

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) April 19, 2022