ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 16 February 2024 @ 09:07

The return of additional generating units, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated lower electricity demand necessitate the reduction of loadshedding to Stage 2 from 10:00 today until further notice.

Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any significant changes as they occur.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/02/2024
08:00 – 10:30

Saturday 17/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Sunday 18/02/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/02/2024
11:00 – 13:30

Saturday 17/02/2024
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 18/02/2024
17:00 – 19:30

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.
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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