Though Eskom is expected to maintain grid stability this winter, load reduction in Gauteng will continue this week.
Parts of Gauteng are expected to have no electricity for up to four hours, while others may experience five-hour disruptions as Eskom implements its rotational load reduction schedule.
The utility recently announced that South Africa has had no load shedding for more than 340 days.
However, power cuts continue in specific areas due to load reduction, which is implemented to manage strain caused by illegal connections and ageing infrastructure.
Morning load reduction
Several areas across Gauteng will face early-morning power cuts this week, according to Eskom’s latest schedule.
Orlando East, Orange Farm and its extensions, Kagiso, Protea City and Naledi will experience morning cuts, coinciding with the school run and morning commute.
Other communities include Jabulani, Klippan, Tsebe, Mabopane, Winterveldt and Diepsloot.
Evening load reduction
From dusk until late evening, residents should anticipate power cuts and plan accordingly around supper and work schedules.
According to Eskom’s schedule, from 5pm to 10pm, Mokoena, Magagula Heights, Thabiso, Dobsonville, including extension 5 and 7, Zola, and Chiawelo will be without power.
This includes Dinokana, Kudube, Dhlamini, Khutsong, Beverley Hills-East, and Evaton.
Additional areas affected this week
Beyond the two main daily windows, Eskom’s schedule also confirms that the following areas will be affected by load reduction during the 4 May to 10 May period:
- Mathibestad
- Rabie Ridge
- Rethabiseng
- Meadowlands
- Westonaria
- Moletsane
- Tsakane and Tsakana extension 15, 18
- Jabavu and its extensions
- Hillsview-East
- Langavill
- Emdeni.
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