Stage 8 total blackout load shedding eskom

South Africa will contend with Stage 6 power cuts again on Wednesday – Image via: Adobe Stock

Load shedding: How to check schedules for CPT, PTA, JHB & DBN

Load shedding is expected to continue for the whole week and Eskom has warned it may be forced to escalate the blackouts to higher stages

Stage 8 total blackout load shedding eskom

South Africa will contend with Stage 6 power cuts again on Wednesday – Image via: Adobe Stock

It’s going to be a long week as stage 2 load shedding is expected to continue throughout the week – added to that is the possibility of Eskom escalating the power cuts to other stages. The utility has attributed the new bout of load shedding to ongoing insufficient generation capacity and the inability to replenish emergency reserves over this past weekend.

“Despite the implementation of Stage 2 loadshedding, the events over the past two days have required extensive use of emergency generating reserves, hampering the recovery of the dam levels at the pumped storage power stations and depleting already low diesel levels,” said Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha on Sunday.

HOW TO CHECK YOUR LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

While there’s not much we can do about the load shedding, the best way to make it as less inconvenient as possible is to at least know when you can expect it to hit your area.


LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE: JOHANNESBURG

Do you live in Joburg and aren’t sure about which block represents your area? You can find out here on City Power’s webpage for your load-shedding schedule.

TSHWANE/PRETORIA

Similarly, Tshwane’s load-shedding roster divides areas into groupings. If you’re in the capital, you can consult this list. It’s an easy way to prepare for the power cuts. Already know your numbered group? Check out the City of Tshwane’s Twitter page.

CAPE TOWN

Cape Townians should use this map to be in the know about when to expect load shedding this weekend. Once you have identified which block you’re in, you consult the table which features on the second page. You then find the correct date and identify which time period your block appears in. Please note: On some occasions, the City of Cape Town has a slightly altered load shedding schedule.

DURBAN

You just need to find your block list here, then double check the city’s official load shedding schedule and Bob’s your uncle! You can also follow the eThekwini Municipality’s Twitter account for live updates.