Load shedding for WEEK – here is the updated schedule Images: Stock/Canva.
Eskom ramps up load shedding to Stage 4 – Here’s the latest
Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 4 on Thursday morning, 22 February. Find the updated schedule below.
Load shedding for WEEK – here is the updated schedule Images: Stock/Canva.
Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 4 on Thursday, 22 February.
The power utility had been implementing Stage 2 load shedding between 16:00 and 5:00 only.
ESKOM IMPLEMENTS STAGE 4 LOAD SHEDDING
In a brief statement, Eskom said Stage 4 was implemented at 4:00 on Thursday due to the loss of five generating units at Kendal Power Station and another unit at Duvha Power Station.
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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
TIPS TO MITIGATE AGAINST RISKS CAUSED BY ROLLING BLACKOUTS/POWER OUTAGES:
- Make use of surge protection: Electric surges are one of the biggest causes of damage to equipment during a power outage. Installing a surge protection device can help minimise some damage in unforeseen situations. Have a surge protection device fitted to your electrical distribution board or at the power outlet to the electronic device.
- Ensure that your alarm system is working and the backup battery is fully functional to provide power to the system in the event of load shedding.
- Spare torch or headlamp: Keep a torch in your car if you arrive home at night during a power outage. Most smartphones have built-in torch or torch apps, which come in handy during unexpected outages.
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