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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.

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

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 and 6 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find your updated schedule below.

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The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Images: X/@urbanangel87 and Pixabay.

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 and 6 load shedding alternatively until further notice.

The power utility said Stage 4 would be implemented from 05:00 – 16:00, thereafter Stage 6 would be implemented.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Wednesday, 17 May 2023.

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STAGE 6

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

STAGE 4

05H00-06H30 Group 7,11,15,3
06h00-08h30 Group 8,12,16,4
08h00-10h30 Group 9,13,1,5
10h00-12h30 Group 10,14,2,6
12h00-14h30 Group 11,15,3,7
14h00-16h30 Group 12,16,4,8

STAGE 6

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

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Here are some 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, 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.

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