Eskom has now called on customers to cut back 10% of their electricity consumption. The problem is attributed to technical problems, which remains undisclosed. According to Eskom spokesman Andrew Etzinger a combination of technical issues at the country’s ageing power stations is to blame.
The Prince of Darkness, CEO Tshediso Matona, said in a statement: “We are doing everything we can to ensure the continued supply of electricity and our technical teams are hard at work to bring back units at our generating plants.” And despite warnings that the system would remain fragile throughout all of November, we – like every other taxpayer in SA – will love to believe him.
