The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Tshwane load shedding schedule for Saturday
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 1 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated schedule below.
The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Eskom will implement Stage 1 load shedding this weekend from 16:00 – 5:00.
Rolling blackouts are suspended between 5:00 and 16:00.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE
In line with Eskom‘s latest announcement, the City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Saturday, 16 March.
Stage 3
0:00-2:30 8, 12,16
2:00-4:30 9, 13,1
4:00-5:30 10, 14,2
Stage 1
16:00-18:00 16
18:00-20:30 1
20:00-22:30 2
22:00-00:30 3
SIX 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 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: 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. Also, consider preparing meals beforehand if you know when there’s going to be a scheduled blackout.
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