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

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 3 and 4 load shedding alternatively.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Monday, 6 February 2023.

ALSO READ:  Eskom forges ahead with plan to disconnect City of Tshwane

STAGE 4
00:00-02:30 Group 10,14,2,6
02:00-04:30 Group 11,15,3,7
04:00-05:30 Group 12,16,4,8

ALSO READ: TUT to hold memorial service for slain student, Ntokozo Xaba

STAGE 3
05:00-06:30 Group 12,16,4
06:00-08:30 Group 13,1,5
08:00-10:30 Group 14,2,6
10:00-12:30 Group 15,3,7
12:00-14:30 Group 16,4,8
14:00-16:30 Group 1,5,9

STAGE 4
16:00-18:30 Group 2,6,10,14
18:00-20:30 Group 3,7,11,15
20:00-22:30 Group 4,8,12,16
22:00-00:30 Group 5,9,13,1

#LoadShedding
7 February 2023

STAGE 4
00h00-02h30 Group 10,14,2,6
02h00-04h30 Group 11,15,3,7
04H00-05H30 Group 12,16,4,8

STAGE 3
05h00-06h30 Group 12,16,4
06h00-08h30 Group 13,1,5
08h00-10h30 Group 14,2,6

— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) February 6, 2023

ALSO READ:  EFF wants Tshwane Mayor, Randall Williams to resign immediately

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.

ALSO READ: Vusi Ma R5 memorial: Fashion statement or taking things too far?