A local walks past electricity pylons during frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its aging coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa, September 28, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
According to a statement from South Africa’s Eskom, “Stage 4 power” cuts would be in effect from noon on Sunday until early Monday morning, then moving to “Stage 4” and “Stage 3” until Wednesday.
The majority of South Africa’s electricity needs are met by Eskom, which has been battling to keep the lights on as a fleet of outdated coal-fired plants frequently malfunction and disrupt power production.
