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

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 5 load shedding continouosly until further notice.

The power utility said this is due to a breakdown of generating units at some of its power stations.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Wednesday, 1 February 2023

STAGE 6

00:00-02:30 Group 1,5,9,13,11,15
02:00-04:30 Group 2,6,10,14,1,5
04:00-05:30 Group 3,7,11,15,2,6

STAGE 5

05:00-06;30 Group 3,7,11,15,2
06:00-08:30 Group 4,8,12,16,3
08:00-10:30 Group 5,9,13,1,4
10:00-12:30 Group 6,10,14,2,5
12:00-14:30 Group 7,11,15,3,6
14:00-16:30 Group 8,12,16,4,7
16:00-18:30 Group 9,13,1,5,8
18h00-20h30 Group 10,14,2,6,9
20:00-22:30 Group 11,15,3,7,10
22:00-00:30 Group 12,16,4,8,11

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1 February 2023

STAGE 6
00h00-02h30 Group 1,5,9,13,11,15
02h00-04h30 Group 2,6,10,14,1,5
04H00-05H30 Group 3,7,11,15,2,6

STAGE 5
05h00-06h30 Group 3,7,11,15,2
06h00-08h30 Group 4,8,12,16,3
08h00-10h30 Group 5,9,13,1,4
10h00-12h30 Group 6,10,14,2,5

— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) January 31, 2023

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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.