Eskom load shedding treasury

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 3 stage load shedding will return this week, starting on Monday, 27 March. Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFP

Eskom confirms the return of Stage 3 load shedding this week: Latest schedule

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 3 stage load shedding will return this week, starting on Monday, 27 March.

Eskom load shedding treasury

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 3 stage load shedding will return this week, starting on Monday, 27 March. Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFP

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 3 stage load shedding will return this week, starting on Monday, 27 March.

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After load shedding was suspended during the day on Sunday, at the time of publishing, South Africa is experiencing Stage 2 load shedding (until 16:00).

This will be followed by Stage 3 between 16:00 and 05:00 on Tuesday.

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00, and Stage 2 load shedding will be in place from 16:00 until 05:00. 

As always, Eskom said it would publish a further update should any significant changes occur.

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Monday, 27 March

Stage 2: 05h00 to 16h00

Stage 3: 16h00 to 00h00

Tuesday, 28 March

Stage 3: 00h00 to 05h00

Stage 1: 05h00 to 16h00

Stage 2: 16h00 to 00h00

Wednesday, 29 March

Stage 2: 00h00 to 05h00

Stage 1: 05h00 to 16h00

Stage 2: 16h00 to 00h00

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Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town adjusted its schedule following the Eskom announcement – but only for Monday, 27 March.

At the time of publishing, City of Cape Town customers are experiencing Stage 2 load shedding.

That will end at 16:00 on Monday at which time Stage 3 will be implemented until midnight.

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Monday, 27 March

Stage 2: 05:00 – 16:00

Stage 3: 16:00 – 24:00

Bookmark THIS page for more load shedding updates.

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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW: