Eskom Media Statement | Friday, 08 October 2021 In order to continue replenishing the emergency generation reserves, and address additional risks, Stage 2 loadshedding will be extended from 21:00 tonight until 05:00 on Thursday. In order to continue replenishing emergency generation reserves, Eskom regrets to inform the public that Stage 2 loadshedding will be extended throughout the weekend starting from 21:00 this evening until 05:00 on Thursday morning. This loadshedding is also necessary to address other additional risks in the generation fleet. During this time Eskom will be working hard to return a number of generating units to service and we urge the public to continue using electricity sparingly. Total breakdowns amount to 14 760MW while planned maintenance is 5 277MW of capacity. Whilst still recovering four units at Tutuka, which had experienced conveyor belt failures, the fleet suffered a cluster of boiler tube leaks within a short period of time. Emergency reserves have been further depleted today due to breakdowns of a generating unit each at Kusile, Komati and Hendrina power stations. The return of a generating unit at Majuba power station today provided some relief; however, this was insufficient to curb the extensive use of emergency reserves. Eskom will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system. END Issued by: Eskom Media Desk

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