Power utility Eskom said in a statement that supplies would very likely be sufficient during the month-long World Cup starting on June 11 but called on the public to use electricity sparingly.
"It is expected that more than 200,000 tourists will arrive in South Africa during the next few weeks and although electricity supply is expected to be sufficient over this period, cold winter temperatures combined with high electricity demand are likely to place Eskom under additional pressure," the utility's Nosipho Maphumulo said.
Foreign visitors will be warned to conserve power through public announcements on flights and notices posted on airline seat tables and in flight magazines.
World Cup fans asked to save electricity
Reuters
May 18, 2010
