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Load shedding: Eskom to implement Stage 3 of load shedding
Eskom will implement stage 3 of load shedding from 17:00 today, 10 April 2023, until 16:00 on Tuesday 11 April 2023.
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Eskom said stage 3 of load shedding will be implemented from today at 17:00 until tomorrow afternoon at 16:00.
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Eskom further adds that stage 5 load shedding will be subsequently implemented from Tuesday 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday.
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“Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 17:00 this afternoon until 16:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 5 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday.”
Eskom
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Here are six 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 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.
- Charge your cell phone, 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. Also, consider preparing meals beforehand if you know when there’s going to be a scheduled blackout.
