City Power has taken over load shedding operations from Eskom, but a 'glitch' led to weekly four-hour outages.
City Power recently assumed control of load shedding operations from Eskom, but a "glitch" emerged.Joburg’s City Power says its plan to take over load shedding operations from Eskom has been successful, but a “glitch” means its customers will have a weekly session when their electricity will be off for four hours out of eight. But it has said this frustration experienced by residents was a temporary pain, although it cannot say when that pain will end.
“On Monday and Tuesday Block 12 had its share of the problem, so it will not happen until next month,” Mangena said.“Everyone will go through the same pain, but it’s not like it will happen on Sunday then again next week. In-between, residents will realise that they will have more lights.” “They have been doing load shedding in certain parts of Joburg so it’s not like they do not have the capability of doing it, but we all know that they are under-resourced and under significant financial stress,” Yelland said.“There is a lot to doubt… not on whether they are capable of doing it but on whether they have the necessary resources at their disposal to do it. They are taking on a lot of responsibility in this regard and we will have to see whether they can deliver the goods.
“Eskom gives a command to City Power to reduce demand by a certain amount and if they exempt certain businesses from load shedding. What it means is that the rest of us, who are nonbusiness customers, are going to have to bear more of the burden. Power Park in Soweto has been one of those areas that were excluded by City Power from load shedding because of being close to essential infrastructure.Gordhan says corruption will continue to plague Eskom until ringleaders are arrested
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