Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 19 January 2024 @18:00

Due to the return to service of a generation unit and the reduction of partial load losses, which resulted in an improvement in generation capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding (instead of Stage 3 loadshedding as previously communicated) will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Sunday, 21 January 2024. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Sunday. A further update will be provided on Sunday afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 19/01/2024
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 20/01/2024
06:00 – 08:30

Sunday 21/01/2024
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 20/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Sunday 21/01/2024
15:00 – 17:30
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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