Here is the updated schedule for load shedding. Images: Stock/Canva
Load shedding on SATURDAY – here is the updated schedule
Eskom said that load shedding will be implemented on SATURDAY. Here is your UPDATED schedule for the load shedding.
Here is the updated schedule for load shedding. Images: Stock/Canva
Eskom said load shedding will be implemented on SATURDAY. Here is your updated schedule.
WILL LOAD SHEDDING BE IMPLEMENTED ON SATURDAY?
The power utility said as previously communicated, stage 3 load shedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning.
Thereafter, load shedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Saturday until 16:00, followed by stage 1 load shedding until 05:00 on Sunday.
“The load shedding pattern implemented on Saturday will be repeated on Sunday. This is as a result of the anticipated lower weekend demand. Eskom will provide an update for the week ahead on Sunday afternoon and will communicate should the need arise.
“A total of 3 100MW of generating capacity is planned to be returned by Monday. The evening peak forecast for tonight is 25 848MW. Unplanned outages are at 14 144MW and planned maintenance is at 7 674MW of generation capacity.
“Eskom will communicate as soon as there are any significant changes.”
Eskom said.
HERE ARE YOUR UPDATED SCHEDULES:
FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD-SHEDDING 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 HELP MITIGATE RISKS
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: 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.
HIGHER load shedding or face power station COLLAPSE
Meanwhile, in other news in a 600-page report commissioned by the National Treasury, critical issues affecting the performance of the country’s power stations have been highlighted.
The report emphasises the urgent need to address the underlying issues at power stations, even if it means accepting a higher risk of load shedding.
The delegation’s recommendations come in response to the pressing crisis facing the country’s energy sector.
