An illuminated signboard on display outside the Eskom Regional Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg during load-shedding (rolling blackout) on 31 January, 2023. (Photo by – / AFP)
Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Thursday
Eskom is implementing Stage 2 and 4 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated schedule below.
An illuminated signboard on display outside the Eskom Regional Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg during load-shedding (rolling blackout) on 31 January, 2023. (Photo by – / AFP)
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 2 and 4 load shedding alternatively until further notice.
The power utility said Stage 2 would be implemented from 05:00 – 16:00, thereafter, Stage 4 would be implemented until 05:00 the next day.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING
In line with Eskom’s latest announcement, the City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Thursday, 31 August 2023.
STAGE 4
00:00-02:30 Group 8,12,4,16
02:00-04:30 Group 1,5,13,9
04:00-05:30 Group 10,14,6,2
STAGE 2
05:00-06:30 Group 6,2
06:00-08:30 Group 3,7
08:00-10:30 Group 8,4
10:00-12:30 Group 5,9
12:00-14:30 Group 10,6
14:00-16:30 Group 11,7
STAGE 4
16:00-18:30 Group 16,4,12,8
18:00-20:30 Group 9,13,5,1
20:00-22:30 Group 2,6,14,10
22:00-00:30 Group 3,7,15,11
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.
