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

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 Wednesday, 30 August 2023.

STAGE 4
00:00-02:30    Group    12,16,8,4
02:00-04:30    Group    5,9,1,13
04:00-05:30    Group    14,2,10,6

STAGE  2
05:00-06:30    Group    10,6
06:00-08:30    Group    7,11
08:00-10:30    Group    12,8
10:00-12:30    Group    9,13
12:00-14:30    Group    14,10
14:00-16:30    Group    11,15

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

#LoadShedding 30 August

Stage 4:

00h00-02h30 4,8,12,16
02h00-04h30 5,9,13,1
04h00-05h30 6,10,14,2

Stage 2:

05H00-06H30 6,10
06h00-08h30 7,11
08h00-10h30 8,12
10h00-12h30 9,13
12h00-14h30 10,14
14h00-16h30 11,15

— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) August 29, 2023

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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