*Stage 4 blackouts may be implemented this weekend ~ Eskom* Friday 31 January 2025 - 15:09 Bad news all round for South African's relating to electricity. After 10 months with no blackouts, An alert for a high risk of rolling blackouts this weekend has been issued by Eskom. This follows after Thursday's announcement that Nersa's approved a 12.7 percent tarrif hike. Eskom is expected to hold an urgent briefing on Friday afternoon. "Over the past seven days, we have experienced several breakdowns that require extended repair times," Eskom Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane said in a statement. "This has necessitated the use of all our emergency reserves, which now need to be replenished. "Consequently, we are closely monitoring the status of our current emergency reserves, and load-shedding up to Stage 4 may be implemented over the weekend.” Sources, Image Smilefm.co.za