The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.
Stage 6 load shedding: Here’s the UPDATED schedule for TSHWANE
Eskom is implementing both Stage 4 and 6 load shedding until further notice. If you live in Tshwane, find your schedule below..
The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 and 6 load shedding alternatively until further notice.
The power utility escalated the rolling blackouts to Stage 6 on Tuesday night, 10 January. Stage 6 load shedding will then be implemented from 16:00 – 05:00 while Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 05:00 – 16:00 daily until further notice.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE
The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Wednesday, 11 January 2023.
STAGE 6
00:00-02:30 Group 11,15,3,7,10,14
02:00-04:30 Group 12,16,4,8,11,15
04:00-05:30 Group 13,1,5,9,12,16
STAGE 4
05:00-06:30 Group 13,1 5,9
06:00-08:30 Group 14,2,6,10
08:00-10:30 Group 15,3,7,11
10:00-12:30 Group 16,4,8,12
12:00-14:30 Group 1,5,9,13
14:00-16:30 Group 2,6,10,14
STAGE 6
16:00-18:30 Group 3,7,11,15,2,6
18:00-20:30 Group 4,8,12,16,3,7
20:00-22:30 Group 5,9,13,1,4,8
22:00-00:30 Group 6,10,14,2,5,9
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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.
