ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – Sunday, 19 November 2023 @ 17h57

Due to the shortage of generation capacity and the need to manage emergency reserves, Stage 3 loadshedding will remain in force until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday. Stages 1 and 3 will alternate in the morning and afternoon from Tuesday until Wednesday.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 20/11/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 21/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30

Wednesday 22/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Tuesday 21/11/2023
15:00 – 17:30

Wednesday 22/11/2023
16:00 – 17:00
23:00 – 01:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

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Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality