The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Load shedding for the weekend – Here’s the latest schedule
Eskom has provided an update regarding load shedding that will be implemented this weekend. Here’s the latest.
The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Eskom says it will implement Stage 2 load shedding from Saturday, 3 February until further notice.
The power utility ramped up rolling blackouts to Stage 3 earlier this week.
LOAD SHEDDING FOR THE WEEKEND
In a brief statement, Eskom said due to the anticipated lower weekend electricity demand and the need to replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, load shedding will be reduced to Stage 2 from 05:00 on Saturday until further notice.
“Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate should it be required,” the power utility said.
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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
SIX 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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