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Load shedding SUSPENDED on Wednesday

Eskom said load shedding will be SUSPENDED on WEDNESDAY. Here is your UPDATED schedule for the load shedding.

By Corné van Zyl
25-10-23 16:32
in News
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Eskom hits a milestone last achieved in 2021. Image: Twitter/ESKOM

Eskom said load shedding was SUSPENDED on WEDNESDAY. Here is your updated schedule.

LOAD SHEDDING WILL BE SUSPENDED ON WEDNESDAY

The power utility said whilst the generation fleet is currently fairly constrained, emergency reserves are adequate and as a result, load shedding will remain suspended until 16:00 on Thursday.

Stage 1 load shedding will resume on Thursday from 16:00 until 05:00 on Friday.

“Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00. The anticipated evening peak demand is 27 214MW. Eskom appeals to the members of the public to reduce demand at 17:00 to 21:00 by switching off geysers and pool pumps to ease pressure on the power system and continue suspending loadsheding. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.”

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To view the Load Shedding Schedule for your area, please click here.

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HERE ARE YOUR UPDATED SCHEDULES:

FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:

Load shedding on TUESDAY- Here is the updated schedule
Load shedding on TUESDAY- Here is the updated schedule Image: Twitter/Eskom

 Here are six tips to mitigate against risks caused by load shedding:

  • 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 power outages.
  • Emergency contact information: Save emergency contact information on your phone, but also keep a paper copy safe and accessible. This should include contacts for emergency services such as the fire department, police, and/or medical services. Also include the contact information of friends and/or family along with insurance information. 
  • Charge your cell phone, laptop, and tablet: Ensure your cellphone, laptop, and tablet devices are fully charged ahead of scheduled blackouts. Be sure to charge them again as soon as possible after the power returns. It’s also a good idea to have an emergency phone charger (like a power bank) close by. This comes in handy during extended power outages. 
  • Gas for cooking and lighting: Get a small LP gas bottle and lamp. It gives good quality lighting for a large area and can also be used for cooking and boiling water. It’s a good idea to keep hot water in a thermal flask so that you can make hot drinks. Also, consider preparing meals beforehand if you know when there’s going to be a scheduled blackout.

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