With stage 2 loadshedding in effect this weekend, now Eskom has confirmed it will remain in place until 5:00 on the morning of the 13th.
Three units at Kendal power station have been shut down and the fourth and final unit may be shut down as well.
And be prepared for more loadshedding throughout the week says Eskom.
As much as 20 258MW of generation capacity is unavailable due to unplanned breakdowns and planned maintenance.
South Africans will need to cope with Stage 2 loadshedding for the rest of the week.
Following stage 2 loadshedding at the weekend, Eskom will implement it from 21:00 until 5:00 on Monday and Tuesday.
Pull an extra blanket from the cupboard, Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding for Thursday evening.
Eskom has said that should there be further losses in generating capacity it would be forced to implement loadshedding.
Further breakdowns and depleted emergency reserves mean Eskom has to increase the frequency of loadshedding once again.
Things go from bad to worse as Eskom upgrades loadshedding to Stage 4 from 14:00 this afternoon until 22:00 this evening.
Prepare for a dark week as Eskom announces loadshedding will extend through until Sunday.
Stage 2 loadshedding returns following an 11th hour announcement from Eskom.
