Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Friday

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 and 5 alternatively.

TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE

The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Friday, 26 May.

STAGE 5

00h00-02h30 Group 3,7,11,15,2 

02h00-04h30 Group 4,8,12,16,3 

04h00-05h30 Group 5,9,13,1,4 

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STAGE 4 

05H00-06H30 Group 5,9,13,1 

06h00-08h30 Group 6,10,14,2

08h00-10h30 Group 7,11,15,3 

10h00-12h30 Group 8,12,16,4 

12h00-14h30 Group 9,13,1,5 

14h00-16h30 Group 10,14,2,6 

STAGE 5 

16h00-18h30 Group 11,15,3,7,10 

18h00-20h30 Group 12,16,4,8,11 

20h00-22h30 Group 13,1,5,9,12 

22h00-00h30 Group 14,2,6,10,13

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Here are some tips to mitigate against risks caused by rolling blackouts:

• 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, alternatively, 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 in case 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.
• Charge your cellphone, 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.

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