Load shedding for the week – Here’s the latest schedule
Eskom has provided an update regarding load shedding that will be implemented during the week. Here’s the latest.
Eskom says it will implement stage 2 and 3 load shedding alternatively until further notice.
The power utility said from Tuesday, 6 February, Stage 3 will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 the next day, thereafter, Stage 2 will be implemented until 16:00.
LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
In a statement, Eskom said Stage 3 load shedding was implemented on Sunday morning due to constrained emergency reserves.
“This stabilised the power system and necessitated a reduction to Stage 2 from 17:00 today until 16:00 on Monday, 5 February.”
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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
SIX TIPS TO MITIGATE AGAINST RISKS CAUSED BY ROLLING BLACKOUTS/POWER OUTAGES:
- 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 outages.