Johannesburg: UPDATED load shedding schedule for FRIDAY

Eskom has implemented Stage 3 load shedding on Friday, 31 March.

The power utility said stage 4 load shedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Friday. Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until midnight on Friday.

JOHANNESBURG LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE:

#Loadshedding Stage 3 has been implemented.

Blocks 3, 7 and 11 will be affected from 06h00 until 08h30 ^HN pic.twitter.com/bHy7aijwXt

— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) March 31, 2023

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Here are some tips to mitigate against risks caused by load shedding:

• 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, alternatively, 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 in case 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.
• Charge your cellphone, laptop, and tablet: Ensure your cellphone, laptop, and tablet devices are fully charged ahead of scheduled blackouts. Be sure to charge them again as soon as possible after the power returns. It’s also a good idea to have an emergency phone charger (like a power bank) close by. This comes in handy during extended power outages. 
• Gas for cooking and lighting: Get a small LP gas bottle and lamp. It gives good quality lighting for a large area and can also be used for cooking and boiling water. It’s a good idea to keep hot water in a thermal flask so that you can make hot drinks.

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