Gauteng Residents Brace for Scheduled Load Reduction This Week

Gauteng Faces Another Week of Scheduled Power Cuts

Eskom’s planned load reduction will continue to impact various parts of Gauteng this week, leaving residents and businesses bracing for intermittent power outages. The utility warns that interruptions could last up to 4 or 5 hours, depending on the area.

The structured approach to load reduction is designed to balance electricity supply and demand across the province during peak hours, but it comes with predictable inconveniences for daily life and business operations.

Morning Blackouts: Start Your Day in the Dark

For early risers, power cuts will hit some regions in the morning hours between 5am and 9am. Affected areas include:

• Tsakane

• Protea North

• Ivory Park

• Naledi

• Nooitgedacht

• Vryburg

• Protea Glen

• Rabie Ridge

• Several surrounding settlements

Residents in these areas are advised to plan aheadcharge essential devices, secure refrigeration, and schedule work tasks that rely heavily on electricity around these hours.

Evening Load Reduction: Dark Nights Ahead

Evening power cuts are expected between 5pm and 10pm, impacting communities such as:

• Endicott

• Havana

• Cosmo City

• Kagiso

• Etwatwa

• Eikenhof

• Stretford

• Lakeside

• Orange Farm and surrounding extensions

Evenings are typically peak hours for electricity demand, meaning households might experience interruptions during dinner preparation, entertainment, and study time. Businesses are also urged to adjust schedules or backup power plans accordingly.

How the Schedule Works

Eskom’s seven-day rotation system ensures that different areas are affected on different days. This allows residents and businesses to anticipate outages and plan around them. While inconvenient, this rotation provides some predictability in managing daily routines during the ongoing energy crisis.

For residents looking to check if their area is affected on a particular day, Eskom has made the full load reduction schedule available for download: Load-reduction-schedule-GAUTENG-NOV-2025-1-1.

Coping Tips for Residents

• Charge devices ahead of outages to stay connected.

• Use gas or solar-powered cooking options where possible.

• Plan water heating, laundry, and other energy-intensive tasks outside peak load reduction hours.

• Stay informed via Eskom updates and local news channels for any sudden changes or emergency notices.

Gauteng continues to feel the pressure of South Africa’s energy challenges, with scheduled load reductions aimed at avoiding a complete grid collapse. While frustrating, Eskom stresses that careful planning by residents and businesses can help reduce the impact of outages and ensure essential services remain operational.

For those navigating these weekly interruptions, preparation is keyand keeping a close eye on Eskom’s schedule can make all the difference.

{Source: The Citizen}

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