Power utility, Eskom, said that breakdowns at power stations had increased to more than 15,000 megawatts of generating capacity.

CAPE TOWN - Stage three load shedding has been implemented on Monday afternoon. Photovoltaic Energy

Power utility, Eskom, said that breakdowns at power stations had increased to more than 15,000 megawatts of generating capacity.

Acting spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, said that three generation units were returned to service at Duvha, Kendal and Kriel power stations over the weekend.

"The delays in returning units to service at Duvha, Hendrina, Kriel, Majuba, Medupi and Tutuka power stations continue. We thank all South Africans for continuing to use electricity sparingly to help alleviate the pressure on the power system."

Lithium Cell Stage two load shedding is set to kick in at 5am on Tuesday morning.