Rotational power cut continues in SA. Image: Pixabay
Tshwane: Here’s your UPDATED load shedding schedule for FRIDAY
Eskom is implementing Stage 4 and 3 load shedding. If you live in the City of Tshwane, find your schedule below..
Rotational power cut continues in SA. Image: Pixabay
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 3 and 4 load shedding alternatively until further notice.
The power utility escalated rolling black outs to Stage 4 on Wednesday, 28 December citing a breakdown of some of its generating units.
Eskom said Stage 4 will be implemented from 16:00 to 05:00 while Stage 3 will be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 daily until further notice.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE
The City of Tshwane has since updated its load shedding schedule for Friday, 30 December 2022.
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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.
