Eskom warns of high risk of load shedding on Monday

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has warned of a high risk of load shedding this evening due to several generation unit breakdowns. 

The power utility says this has placed severe strain on the grid and it may be forced to implement stage two load shedding if further megawatts are lost. 

Eskom spokesperson, Daphney Mokoena said the power utility is working to return seven generation units to service. 

"Over the past 12 hours, six generation units have been taken offline, placing severe strain on the power system and requiring the use of emergency reserves. If an additional 800mw is lost, Eskom will be compelled to implement stage 2 load shedding at short notice."