The power utility said on its Twitter account the power cuts are as a result of increased plant outages.

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding between midday and 10 pm on Thursday.

The power utility said on its Twitter account the power cuts are as a result of increased plant outages.

It’s called on non-Eskom customers to contact their municipalities for a list of affected areas.

Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said: “The power system is severely constrained at the moment, a move which is going to result in the implementation of stage 1 of load shedding from midday until 10 pm.”