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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Pixabay.

Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Friday

Eskom is still implementing stage 6 load shedding indefinitely. If you live in Tshwane, find your updated schedule below.

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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Pixabay.

Eskom is still implementing Stage 6 load shedding until further notice.

TSHWAE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Friday, 12 May 2023.

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STAGE 6

00h00-02h30 Group 7,11,15,3 6,10
02h00-04h30 Group 8,12,16,4,7,11
04h00-05h30 Group 9,13,1,5,8,12
06h00-08h30 Group 10,14,2,6,9,13
08h00-10h30 Group 11,15,3,7,10,14
10h00-12h30 Group 12,16,4,8,11,15
12h00-14h30 Group 13,1,5,9,12,16
14h00-16h30 Group 14,2,6,10,13,1
16h00-18h30 Group 15,3,7,11,14,2
18h00-20h30 Group 16,4,8,12,15,3
20h00-22h30 Group 1,5,9,13,16,4
22h00-00h30 Group 2,6,10,14,1, 5

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On 2 February 2023, StandUp SA led a march to Eskom’s Megawatt Park in Sunninghill to demand an end to load shedding. Image: Twitter/@PalesaDlamini_0

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Here are some tips to mitigate against risks caused by rolling blackouts:

  • 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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