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Stage 2 load-shedding implemented 'immediately' on Monday

Eskom announced on Monday evening that load-shedding would be implemented with immediate effect.

Fleet Street police officers were left in the dark for almost two weeks.
Fleet Street police officers were left in the dark for almost two weeks. Fleet Street police officers were left in the dark for almost two weeks. Picture: 123RF/ beercrafter

Eskom announced on Monday evening that load-shedding would be implemented with immediate effect.

Announcing the implementation via social media at about 6.20pm, the power utility said: “Unit 5 of Medupi Power Station has just tripped, taking some 700MW capacity with.

“Regretfully, Stage 2 load-shedding has been implemented immediately. A full statement will be published in due course.”

Here are your Nelson Mandela Bay load-shedding schedules: