By: Natasha Archary

Due to the delay in returning nine generating units to service, Stage 6 loadshedding is back and here to stay.
Eskom made the announcement on Monday, 01 May, following a long weekend where the stages of loadshedding fluctuated between Stage 2, 3 and 4.
However, effective Tuesday, 02 May, the embattled power utility will be increasing the stages of rolling blackouts from Stage 4 to 6, with no clear end in sight.
“Stage 3 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05h00 on Tuesday. Loadshedding will then be increased to Stage 4 from 05h00 until 16h00 on Tuesday, while Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16h00 on Tuesday until 05h00 on Wednesday.”
The nine generating units that have not returned to service include:
- Arnot
- Camden
- Duvha
- Kendal
- Kriel
- Lethabo
- Matimba
- Matla
- Tutuka
The generating capacity due to breakdowns currently stands at 17, 920 MW, while a further 3, 412 MW is out of service due to planned maintenance.
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— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 1, 2023
Due to the delay in returning nine generating units to service, the stages of loadshedding will be escalated this week. pic.twitter.com/5cBlaCrLlM
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