Load shedding for the weekend – Here’s the latest schedule
Eskom has provided an update regarding load shedding that will be implemented over the weekend. Here’s the latest schedule below.
Eskom says it will suspend load shedding between 5:00 and 16:00 this weekend.
The power utility downgraded rolling blackouts from Stage 3 to Stage 2 on Friday, 16 February.
LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND
In a statement. Eskom said Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday, 17 February. This is due to the recovery of additional generation units, adequate emergency reserves as well as anticipated lower electricity demand over the weekend.
“Load shedding will be suspended until 16:00 when Stage 2 will resume until 05:00 on Sunday, 18 February. Load shedding will be suspended again from 05:00 on Sunday until 16:00 followed by Stage 1,” Eskom explained.
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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
TIPS TO MITIGATE AGAINST RISKS CAUSED BY ROLLING BLACKOUTS/POWER OUTAGES:
- Make use of surge protection: Electric surges are one of the biggest causes of damage to equipment during a power outage. Installing a surge protection device can help minimise some damage in unforeseen situations. Have a surge protection device fitted to your electrical distribution board or at the power outlet to the electronic device.
- Ensure that your alarm system is working and the backup battery is fully functional to provide power to the system in the event of load shedding.
- Spare torch or headlamp: Keep a torch in your car if you arrive home at night during a power outage. Most smartphones have built-in torch or torch apps, which come in handy during unexpected outages.