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Author: Nadine Payle

CYBERCRIME – Beware of Telephone Scams – Unblocking of Prepaid Meters

George Municipality kindly asks that all ratepayers, and Municipal clients be vigilant – we have been informed of telephonic calls made to a ratepayer requesting the payment of a large sum of money into an unknown bank account in order to prevent the blocking of a prepaid meter. The municipality will not contact a ratepayer telephonically regarding the blocking of a meter and also not request a large payment into an unknown account to unblock a meter.

Your prepaid meter will only be blocked if you have outstanding payments on your municipal account and despite us sending you several SMS (directly to your registered contact number as the municipal account holder), you make no effort to get in touch with us. Only then will your prepaid meter be blocked and you will have to come in or phone in to resolve and discuss payment arrangements.

When making any payments to the municipal bank account please follow the procedures for sending proof of payment. Cyber criminals constantly challenge any measures put in place and clients are asked to be vigilant.
The public are urged to carefully check and confirm the municipality’s banking details as received on a municipal invoice. It remains your responsibility as the payer (ratepayer, citizen, business, client of the Municipality etc.) to ensure that the correct banking details are captured when making payments to George Municipality as the insurance companies and banks also do not accept any risk if a transaction approved and authorised by yourself ends up being to fraudulent sources.

BANK DETAILS FOR GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Use your GRG municipal account details as a reference and send proof of payment to payments@george.gov.za

For traffic fines only:
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623168
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Use the traffic fine number as a reference.
Please follow these steps to update George Municipality as a beneficiary on your online banking:
1. Delete your current George Municipality beneficiary.
2. Create a new George Municipality beneficiary:
Search for George Municipality as the Institution name and click select,
Continue filling in the required information until the transaction is complete.
3. Should you require any assistance in updating George Municipality as a beneficiary, please feel free to contact our Finance offices on 044 801 9111.

Contact for Debt Control Assistance:
For help, phone the municipality’s debt control section at 044 801 9111 during office hours or or via email creditcontrol@george.gov.za
CREDIT CONTROL AFTER-HOURS NUMBER: 072 501 1843 ONLY for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours:
Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00/ Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: a minimum payment is required before the meter will be unblocked after hours.

George Municipality Calls for Protection of Community Infrastructure Against Vandalism

George Municipality continues to face a significant challenge with ongoing vandalism, particularly cable theft, resulting in substantial financial losses and service delivery disruptions. Over the past six to eight months, the municipality has suffered losses exceeding R 3.5 million due to vandalism, severely impacting various departments and causing prolonged electricity outages affecting residents, schools, and businesses.

The Electrotechnical Services Department has been the hardest hit, reporting 811 cable theft incidents from July to December 2023 alone, amounting to over R 3.5 million in losses. This vandalism extends beyond cable theft, affecting infrastructure such as streetlight poles, kiosks, and low-voltage lines.

Various other incidents of vandalism have been reported across different departments.
• Corporate Services reported damage to Lawaaikamp Hall’s fence, costing approximately R 80,000.
• Parks and Recreation reported vandalism at Gwaing beach, with an estimated cost of approximately R 5,000.
• Sports facilities, including stadiums in Thembalethu, Blanco, Rosemore, Pacaltsdorp, and Maraiskamp, have also been targeted, resulting in damages and theft amounting to approximately R 37,000.
• Law Enforcement efforts have led to arrests in connection with cable theft and vandalism.

Vandalism incidents continue to pose challenges and inconvenience to residents. We implore the citizens of George to assist in combating vandalism by promptly reporting incidents to the official channels of the George Municipality and the police. Vandalism is a criminal act that ultimately burdens ratepayers and deprives communities of essential services.


The public is requested to please report people tampering, painting, breaking, or stealing municipal property with the SAPS and George Municipality Law Enforcement (044 801 6350 or 044 801 6300 after hours) as soon as you see it happening. If you can take pictures of the culprits in the act without endangering yourself, it will help a lot. Thank you in advance for helping us protect our infrastructure.

To incentivize cooperation, George Municipality offers a reward of R2500 for information leading to the successful conviction of vandals in a court of law. Informants may provide their details to relevant authorities, and their identities will be protected by the municipality. To be eligible for the reward, please report to 0860 044 044.

ENATIS OFFLINE

The public is advised that the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp, the Motor Vehicle Licencing (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) at Hibernia Street, as well as the Drive Through facility in Blanco are currently offline due to a national ENATIS problem.

No transactions can be processed at this time.

Eskom Loadshedding Update: 20 March 2024

 

Due to the lower demand anticipated from tomorrow until the weekend, and an increase in available generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Thursday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 05:00

Uniondale
No further loadshedidng for Uniondale

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
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.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY DURING THE EASTER PERIOD

Beaches
From 21 March to 2 April 2024 lifeguards will be on duty at ALL beaches that fall under George Municipal jurisdiction daily between 9am – 5pm.

Conville Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Conville Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

As of 3 April 2024 until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.

SANRAL N2 IMPROVEMENTS PROGRESS REPORT

• Minor intermittent lane closures at various locations throughout the contract stretching between Rademachers Roundabout and Touw  River in Wilderness. No delays are expected.

• Geotechnical works along the access road to Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge (Western Rd, Wilderness). Only one-way traffic    possible at isolated locations along the access road. Flag personnel will assist with traffic flow. DURATION – 11 MONTHS

• Roadworks N2 between Garden Route Mall and Victoria Bay turn-off roundabout commencing 8 March 2024. Intermittent  lane closures at various locations. DURATION – 12 MONTHS

• N2 direction Wilderness – Permanent slow lane closure effective 6 March at the following locations: DURATION – 10 MONTHS (Open during Easter Weekend)

Opposite Kaaimans parking area

Between Dolphins Point and Wilderness

• N2 direction George – Permanent slow lane closure effective 3 April at the following location: DURATION – 10 MONTHS

(Open during Easter Weekend)

Between Dolphins Point and Kaaimans parking area

Municipal Offices CLOSED For Public Holidays: Easter Period


Please be advised that the George Municipality will remain closed for the entire day on the upcoming public holidays, namely, the 21st and 29th of March 2024, as well as the 1st of April 2024.

We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Credit control dept: New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: payment is required before the meter will be unblocked.

After-Hours Contact Numbers
FIRE ONLY all hours emergency number: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE George Disaster Management Centre: 087 152 9999
George municipality all hour emergency number: 044 801 6300
Credit control after-hours: 072 5011 843

REFUSE COLLECTION DURING THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: EASTER PERIOD

Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 March 2024 (Good Friday) – Collection as per normal schedule
01 April 2024 (Easter Monday)¬ – Collection as per normal schedule
1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING, 17 March 2024

 

 

Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet reliability, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 17/03/2024

None

Monday 18/03/2024

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 19/03/2024

22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 20/03/2024

06:00 – 08:30

Thursday 21/03/2024

04:00 – 06:30

12:00 – 14:30

Friday 22/03/2024

12:00 – 14:30

20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 17/03/2024

17:00 – 19:30

Monday 18/03/2024

17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 19/03/2024

01:00 – 03:30

Wednesday 20/03/2024

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

Thursday 21/03/2024

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

Friday 22/03/2024

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot

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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

📣NEW RESCHEDULED DATES:NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN,WAGNER, SHUBERT, HEATHER RD & BACK ROADS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN,CHOPIN,WAGNER,SHUBERT, HEATHER & BACK ROADS

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30TOT 20H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 22 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 20H00

Eskom Loadshedding Update: 15 March 2024

Friday, 15 March 2024: As previously communicated, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Saturday until 16:00, followed by Stage 1 loadshedding until 05:00 on Sunday.

The loadshedding pattern implemented on Saturday will be repeated on Sunday. This is as a result of the anticipated lower weekend demand. Eskom will provide an update for the week ahead on Sunday afternoon and will communicate should the need arise.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
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.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

NOTIFICATION FOR THE INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF DENNEOORD 5TH AVENUE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF DENNEOORD 5TH AVENUE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD 5DE LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 20 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 27 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING, 15 March 2024


The continuation of load shedding stages 2 and 3.
Issued by George Municipality, 15 March 2024

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Water Outage: Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, Airport, and surrounding farms

Our Water Distribution team has informed us of a pipe burst on the main water pipeline that supplies water to Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, Airport, and surrounding farms.

A team has been dispatched to attend to the pipe burst, and the expected time for repairs is currently estimated to be 6 hours.

We kindly request that consumers in the affected area use water sparingly during this period and we apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of this situation.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF DENNEOORD CHURCH STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 18 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
MONDAY 25 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD, CHURCH STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 18 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 25 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

UPDATE: WATER OUTAGE – GEORGE EAST,13 March, 17:15

The team from George Municipality is currently working on an excavation on Third Street, George East. However, the work is taking longer than anticipated. We kindly request that the public remain patient while our team attends to the matter.

The water truck is still present at the location. You can find the location details below. The Expected Time of Repair for the issue is approximately two hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

Water Truck Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xa5hSxy1XBU6xBW16?g_st=iw

NOTIFICATION FOR THE INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY:PORTION OF NELSON MANDELA BLVD.

Issued by George Municipality, 13 March 2024

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF NELSON MANDELA BLVD.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 19 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEEDELTE VAN NELSON MANDELA BLVD.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 19 MARCH 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 20 MARCH 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

FAULTY PHONE LINES: Outeniqua Park Sports Office

Please be advised that the phone lines at our Outeniqua Park sports office are currently down.

For all inquiries, please send an email to Ilse Lubbe at Imlubbe@george.gov.za.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while our technicians attend to the faulty lines.

WATER OUTAGE – GEORGE EAST

Issued George Municipality, 13 March, 07h:20

George Municipality is aware of a water pipe burst in Third Street, George East. The section of the water pipeline between Knysna Road to Mann Street had been isolated.

A water truck will be dispatched to the affected area, as repairs will only commence later due to unforeseen delays.

Eskom load-shedding Schedule, 12 March 2024


Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Wednesday.
Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00

George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 12/03/2024
None

Wednesday 13/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 14/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 12/03/2024
None

Wednesday 13/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 14/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/