Eskom's load-shedding status is changing by the hour. Here's where we post their updates as we get them.
Eskom's load-shedding status is changing by the hour. Here's where we post their updates as we get them.
The latest from Eskom – 3.00pm, Thursday 6 August
Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 5pm today, which is likely to continue until 10pm.
"The power system is currently constrained and under pressure because of a shortage of generating capacity as some of our power stations’ units are currently on maintenance. We will also use the day to build up reserves for the week ahead," Eskom said in a statement.
Eskom has said they would use the published load shedding schedules on the Eskom website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za) for Eskom customers. Eskom customers can also contact their customer call centre 0860 037 566.
STAGE 2 LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE FOR MAKANA FOR THURSDAY 6 AUGUST
ALICEDALE – 1pm- 3.30pm and 9pm – 11.30pm
GRAHAMSTOWN CITY 1 – 7am-9.30am
GRAHAMSTOWN CITY 2 – 3pm – 5.30pm and 11pm-11.30am
FINGO – 7am-9.30am
RHINI – 7am-9.30am
RIEBEECK EAST – 3am-5.30am
TRANSRIVIERE – 3am-5.30am
VUKANI – 7am-9.30am
Check load shedding schedules at loadshedding.eskom.co.za or call 0860 037 566
Grahamstown has two loadshedding areas – 1 and 2.
Grahamstown 1 – Rhodes, Military Base, Golf Course, Slaaikraal, Strowen Farm, Strowan Mine, Industrial Area, Prison, Tick Research, Mountain Drive, Brackendale farm, Salem Crossroads, Thomas Baines, Howieson's Poort & Settlers Pump Station, Cradock Heights, Somerset Heights, Ghost Town, Hooggenoeg, Vergenoeg, Scott's Farm, Kingswood, Hill 60, West Hill, Orsmond Area, Upper High, New and African streets.
Grahamstown 2 – Stones Hill, Belmont Area, Sunnyside, Fort England Area, CBD Area, Oatlands North, Oatlands South, Settlers Hospital, St Andrew's College, Fort England Hospital, VG High and Primary School, PJ Olivier School, Bottom of High, New and African streets.
Eskom has urged customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by:
* Switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day.
* Switching off non-essential lights in office blocks, and avoid leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.
* Updated Thursday 6 August at 3.20pm
