Eskom’s planned load reduction will continue across various parts of Gauteng this week.
Multiple areas are expected to experience scheduled power outages during this period.
Residents and businesses are advised to prepare for interruptions, which may last up to four hours in some locations and approximately five hours in others.
Outage durations and times will differ by area, in accordance with Eskom’s official load reduction schedule.
Areas affected
According to Eskom’s schedule, multiple regions across Gauteng will face power cuts during peak electricity demand hours.
Areas experiencing morning load reduction between 5am and 9am include City of Johannesburg’s Tsakane, Rietvlei, Moroka, Kliepsruit and Chiawelo.
Other affected regions include Magagula Heights, Cosmo City, Protea North and various settlements across Gauteng.
Evening load reduction between 5pm and 10 pm will impact regions including Garankuwa, Mavimbela, Zuma, Nhlapo and surrounding areas.
Additional affected zones include Stredford, Sharpeville, Doornkraal, Sebokeng, Evaton Central, and various extensions in surrounding regions.
The schedule operates on a seven-day rotation, with different areas affected on different days of the week.
This structure affords residents some predictability about when they might experience power outages.
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This week’s scheduled areas include:
- Hebron
- Orange Farm
- Zonkolol
- Katlehong South
- Kopanong
- Moletsane
- Tladi
- Tshepiso
- Drumblade AH
- Soshanguve
- Ivory Park
- Rabie Ridge
- Stretford
To see if your area is affected, click on or download the document below:
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