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

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 and 5 load shedding alternatively.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING

In line with Eskom’s latest announcement, the City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding for Monday, 4 September 2023.

STAGE 5

00:00-02:30 group 13,1,4,9,5

02:00-04:30 group 6,10,5,2,14

04:00-05:30 group 15,3,6,11,7

STAGE 4

05:00-06:30 group 15,3,11,7

06:00-08:30 group 8,12,4,16

08:00-10:30 group 1,5,13,9

10:00-12:30 group 10,14,6,2

12:00-14:30 group 3,7,15,11

14:00-16:30 group 12,16,8,4

STAGE 5

16:00-18:30 group 5,9,12,1,13

18:00-20:30 group 14,2,13,10,6

20:00-22:30 group 7,11,14,3,15

22:00-00:30 group 8,12,15,4,8

To view the Load Shedding Schedule for your area, please click here.

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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