Stage 6 load shedding was implemented was implemented on Friday morning.
"This was necessary due to the failure of eight generating units overnight and the excessive reliance on OCGTs [Open Cycle Gas Turbines] and pumped storage generation that is rapidly depleting these reserves," Eskom said in a brief statement.
The utility promised to give a full update in due course.
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