Eskom load shedding update, 01 August 2023 @ 12h46

Due to some improvement in the generation capacity this afternoon, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 05:00 until 16:00 on Wednesday.
Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice..

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 01/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 02/08/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 03/08/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 04/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 01/08/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 02/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 03/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 04/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
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/