Gauteng Residents Brace for Scheduled Power Cuts

Eskom has confirmed that scheduled load reduction will continue across Gauteng this week, leaving residents and businesses preparing for intermittent power outages during peak demand hours. These rolling blackouts are part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to balance electricity supply amid national energy constraints.

Areas and Timings to Expect Outages

According to Eskom’s latest schedule, morning load reductions will take place from 5am to 9am, impacting Johannesburg’s Lakeside, GaRankuwa, Kopanong, Diepkloof, and Stretford. Other areas facing early-morning interruptions include Orange Farm extensions, Ivory Park, Kaalfontein, and several settlements across the province.

Evening load reductions between 5pm and 10pm will affect regions such as Tsakane, Zithobeni, Cosmo City, Langaville, Moroka, Everton Central, Magagula Heights, AP Khumalo, and surrounding extensions.

The outages can last up to four hours in some areas, and approximately five hours in others, depending on local grid capacity and demand.

Weekly Rotation Provides Predictability

Eskom operates its load reduction schedule on a seven-day rotation, allowing residents some foresight into when blackouts may occur. This week, the schedule includes areas such as:

• Duduza

• Protea Glen

• Meadowlands

• Hillsview-East

• Jetta

• Naledi

• Khutsong

• Langaville

• Thlabologo

• Braaklaagte

• Danville

• Magogwe Centre

• Zandspruit Outlying

Local households and businesses are advised to charge essential devices, plan activities around power availability, and ensure backup lighting is accessible.

Community Reaction

Social media reactions from affected areas have ranged from frustration to cautious understanding. Residents in Orange Farm and Ivory Park voiced concerns over interruptions to small businesses and home-based work, while others on Twitter highlighted how the predictable schedule allows families to plan evening meals and study time.

“Load shedding is frustrating, but at least knowing the times helps us manage,” one Johannesburg resident wrote.

Tips for Navigating Load Reduction

Experts recommend:

1. Using surge protectors for sensitive electronics.

2. Keeping fridges and freezers closed to maintain temperature during outages.

3. Charging mobile devices and laptops ahead of peak periods.

4. Planning important work tasks around available electricity.

Eskom’s load reduction is likely to continue as the national grid faces pressure from aging infrastructure and high demand, especially as summer approaches. Residents are urged to stay informed through Eskom’s official updates and local news outlets.

For the full Gauteng schedule and daily updates, residents can download the official document from Eskom’s website. Load-reduction-schedule-GAUTENG-OCTOBER-2025

{Source: The Citizen}

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