Eskom warns of stage 4 load shedding this weekend

Eskom has warned about the possibility of implementing load shedding this weekend. The entity said this after three units tripped this week, resulting in breakdowns. “This is a potentially temporary setback. Load shedding is largely behind us due to the structural improvements in our generation fleet. However, over the past seven days, we have experienced several breakdowns that require extended repair times,” read a statement from Eskom.Eskom last implemented load shedding ten months ago. The entity said the breakdowns have forced it dig deep on its reserves, adding that the blackouts may reach up to level four stages. “This has necessitated the use of all our emergency reserves, which now need to be replenished. Consequently, we are closely monitoring the status of our current emergency reserves, and load shedding up to stage 4 may be implemented over the weekend,” added the statement. Eskom management is expected to brief the media this afternoon regarding the blackouts.