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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.

Tshwane: Here’s your UPDATED load shedding schedule for TUESDAY

Eskom is implementing Stage 1 and 2 load shedding alternatively. If you live in Tshwane, find your updated schedule below..

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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 1 and 2 load shedding alternatively.

The power utility said Stage 1 will be implemented from 05:00 – 16:00 on Tuesday, 28 March while Stage 2 will be implemented from 16:00 – 05:00 the next day.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Tuesday, 28 March.

STAGE 3

00:00-02:30 Group 11,15,3
02:00-04:30 Group 12,16,4
04:00-05:30 Group 13,1,5

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STAGE 1

05:00-06:30 Group 13
06:00-08:30 Group 14
08:00-10:30 Group 15
10:00-12:30 Group 16
12:00-14:30 Group 1
14:00-16:30 Group 2

 STAGE 2

16:00-18:30 Group 3,7
18:00-20:30 Group 4,8
20:00-22:30 Group 5,9
22:00-00:30 Group 6,10

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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.

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