Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 13 by December 2023 @15:57

Stage 2 loadshedding will resume at 16:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday.

Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00 on Thursday.

The pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 will be implemented daily until Sunday afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 13/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 14/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 15/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30

Saturday 16/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30

Sunday 17/12/2023
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 13/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 14/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 15/12/2023
03:00 – 05:30

Saturday 16/12/2023
03:00 – 05:30

Sunday 17/12/2023
17:00 – 19:30

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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