Eskom moves to stage four blackouts from 5PM

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 16, 2022 | 7:44 PM GMT

Power utility, Eskom has adjusted its measures to deal with rolling blackouts, increasing from stage three, to stage four loadshedding from 5PM on Monday.

The changes come after the power utility had indicated that it would implement stage 3, but on the latest statement released on Monday afternoon, it states a failure in unit 2 at Kusile Power Station as the cause of the adjustment.

Eskom says “Unit 2 of the Kusile Power Station tripped earlier this afternoon, taking 720MW of capacity with it.”

Restoration on the failed unit is expected to come into place as the evening progresses, the statement added.

Earlier, EFF leader Julius Malema, says his party believes that the recent rolling blackouts may be attributed to government’s intention to incapacitate state-owned entities.

VIDEO | Eskom earlier said the entity would embark on Stage three rolling blackouts:

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.