Stage 3 / Stage 4 load shedding this week

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Sunday, 25 September 2022, 11:51
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Stage 3 / Stage 4 load shedding this week
Please, where possible, do not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Eskom Stage 3 load shedding will continue to be implemented between 00:00 and 16:00 until Thursday, 29 September while Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented daily during the evening peaks from 16:00 until 00:00.

VERY IMPORTANT: Only use essential items when the power comes back on. 

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding.  This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. 

Please, where possible, do not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

You will be affected as follows:

George:

  • Monday 26 September: 02:00 - 04:30 | 10:00 - 12:30 | 18:00 - 20:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 10:00 - 12:30 | 18:00 - 20:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 02:00 - 04:30 | 18:00 - 20:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30

Uniondale:

  • Monday 26 September: 05:00 - 07:30 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 21:00 - 23:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 13:00 - 15:30 | 21:00 - 23:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 05:00 - 07:30 | 21:00 - 23:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 03:00 - 05:30 | 11:00 - 13:30 | 19:00 - 21:30

Sedgefield:

  • Monday 26 September: 02:00 - 04:30 | 10:00 - 12:30 | 18:00 - 20:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 10:00 - 12:30 | 18:00 - 12:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 02:00 - 04:30 | 18:00 - 20:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30

Knysna | Plettenberg Bay:

  • Monday 26 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 14:00 - 16:30 | 22:00 - 00:30

Mossel Bay | Riversdale | Albertinia | Gouritsmond | Stilbaai | Melkhoutfontein | Jongensfontein:

  • Monday 26 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 00:00 - 02:30 | 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 08:00 - 10:30 | 16:00 - 18:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 14:00 - 16:30 | 22:00 - 00:30

Heidelberg | Slangrivier | Witsand

  • Monday 26 September: 06:00 - 08:30 | 14:00 - 16:30 | 22:00 - 00:30
  • Tuesday 27 September: 06:00 - 08:30 | 14:00 - 16:30 | 22:00 - 00:30
  • Wednesday 28 September: 14:00 - 16:30 | 22:00 - 00:30
  • Thursday 29 September: 04:00 - 06:30 | 20:00 - 22:30

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