Eskom ramps up load shedding on Saturday – Here’s the schedule

Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 2 until further notice.

The power utility had announced that it would implement Stage 1 load shedding and suspend it between 10:00 and 16:00.

LOAD SHEDDING FOR THE WEEKEND

In a brief statement, Eskom said as a result of four generation units being taken out of service overnight, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented at 05:00 on Saturday until further notice.

“Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur,” 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:

• 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 power outages.
• Emergency contact information: Save emergency contact information on your phone, but also keep a paper copy safe and accessible. This should include contacts for emergency services such as the fire department, police, and/or medical services. Also include the contact information of friends and/or family along with insurance information. 

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