Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 25 September 2023 @14:21

Due to the widespread damage to electricity infrastructure caused by flooding in the Western and Eastern Cape coastal areas, loadshedding will be suspended with immediate effect.

In all other areas, stage 3 loadshedding will continue to be implemented today until 05:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.

No Loadshedding for George and Wilderness until further notice.

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 25/09/2023
13:00 – 15:30

Tuesday 26/09/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 27/09/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 28/09/2023
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 29/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

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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