Eskom load shedding update, 04 August 2023 @ 13h02

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday. Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Saturday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 04/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30

Saturday 05/08/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 06/08/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 07/08/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 04/08/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 05/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 06/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 07/08/2023
07:00 – 09:30
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.
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