Gauteng load reduction schedule: Blocks and outage times for 19–26 October 2026

This week’s load reduction windows

Eskom’s published schedule shows outage windows that run in two daily blocks: 5am to 9am for morning load reduction and 5pm to 10pm for evening load reduction. Which areas are affected depends on the block assigned to each location.

Monday to Wednesday (19–21 October 2026)

• 19 October Morning: Block E (5am–9am) will affect Mapetla, Protea South, Chiawelo, Protea North and Naledi.
• 19 October Evening: Block J (5pm–10pm) will affect Orange Farm, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, Evaton and Sebokeng.
• 19 October Evening: Block F will cover Diepkloof, Orlando East, Soweto, Nomzamo and Phefeni Village.
• 20 October Morning: Block G will affect Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Rayton, Cullinan and Ekangala.
• 20 October Evening: Block H will affect Vereeniging, Etwatwa, Wattville, Boitumelo and Stretford.
• 21 October Morning: Block I will affect Vosloorus, Katlehong South, Magagula Heights, Radebe and Ramakonopi.
• 21 October Evening: Block J returns to Orange Farm, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, Evaton and Sebokeng.
• 21 October Evening: Block E returns to Mapetla, Protea South, Chiawelo, Protea North and Naledi.

Thursday to Saturday (22–24 October 2026)

• 22 October Morning: Block D will affect Moroka, Dhlamini, Klipspruit, Kagiso and Khutsong.
• 22 October Evening: Block C will affect Mabopane, Dobsonville, Jabulani, Moletsane and Tladi.
• 23 October Morning: Block J will affect Orange Farm, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, Evaton and Sebokeng.
• 23 October Evening: Block I will affect Vosloorus, Katlehong South, Magagula Heights, Radebe and Ramakonopi.
• 23 October Evening: Block G will affect Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Rayton, Cullinan and Ekangala.
• 24 October Morning: Block B will affect Meadowlands, Diepsloot, Cosmo City, Mofolo and Slovoville.
• 24 October Evening: Block A will affect Garankuwa, Rabie Ridge, Duduza, Protea Glen and Protea City.

Sunday and Monday (25–26 October 2026)

• 25 October Morning: Block E will affect Mapetla, Protea South, Chiawelo, Protea North and Naledi.
• 25 October Evening: Block J will affect Orange Farm, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, Evaton and Sebokeng.
• 25 October Evening: Block F will affect Diepkloof, Orlando East, Soweto, Nomzamo and Phefeni Village.
• 26 October Morning: Block A will affect Garankuwa, Rabie Ridge, Duduza, Protea Glen and Protea City.
• 26 October Evening: Block H will affect Vereeniging, Etwatwa, Wattville, Boitumelo and Stretford.

How to confirm your block and plan

The published schedule makes clear which blocks and suburbs are affected on each day. Residents should confirm their block before each outage and plan around the 5am–9am and 5pm–10pm windows listed for their area.

Simple planning steps that are widely applicable can reduce disruption during scheduled outages:

• Identify essential appliances (refrigerator, medical devices, communication chargers) and prioritise their needs during outage windows.
• Keep devices charged before an expected morning or evening outage and consider portable power banks for short-term needs.
• Plan cooking and refrigeration so perishable food is minimally exposed to extended warm periods when power is off.
• Use lighting safely opt for battery or solar lamps rather than candles when possible to reduce fire risk.
• Check on vulnerable neighbours ahead of outage windows to ensure they have what they need.

Why this schedule matters

Planned load reduction affects daily routines, businesses and services. Knowing when your block is scheduled to be offline allows households and small businesses to reschedule critical tasks, protect perishable goods and manage safety. The schedule above is the list published for Gauteng for 19–26 October 2026 and shows that different areas rotate through morning and evening outages across the week.

For many residents the practical impact is logistical rather than sudden: the repeated morning and evening windows mean people can arrange work, childcare, medical device needs and other commitments around predictable outage times.

Where to find the full schedule

The published October schedule includes a downloadable file titled Load-reduction-schedule-GAUTENG-OCTOBER-2026. Residents should consult the official schedule before each outage period to confirm details for their specific address.

Final reminder

Double-check your block and the listed times before each outage, and use the practical steps above to reduce inconvenience. The schedule in this article is drawn from Eskom’s October release and covers the period from 19 to 26 October 2026.