Gauteng Residents Brace for Morning and Evening Power Cuts This Week

For many Gauteng residents, the familiar hum of Eskom’s load shedding is set to return, with scheduled power cuts hitting several areas from Monday through Sunday. The outages, which last between four and five hours, are set to disrupt routines across the province, from early mornings to late evenings.

Morning Outages: 5am to 9am

Early risers in Dobsonville, Orlando East, Vereeniging, Sharpeville, Sebokeng, and Kagiso will have to plan around power cuts between 5am and 9am. Residents have taken to social media to share tips on surviving early morning blackouts, from prepping breakfast ahead of time to charging devices overnight.

Evening Outages: 5pm to 10pm

As the sun sets, the lights go out in areas including Kagiso, parts of Vosloorus, Garankuwa, Protea South, Naledi, and nearby communities. Evening outages have sparked conversations on community groups and WhatsApp chats, with residents swapping advice on which local businesses offer generator-powered services or extended hours.

Understanding the Rotation

Eskom’s load shedding schedule runs on a seven-day rotation, with areas alternating between morning and evening slots. While predictable, the cuts still demand flexibility from households and businesses. For many, it’s a balancing act of planning meals, work, and leisure around the outage windows.

For those wanting to check their exact load shedding times, click here for the full Gauteng schedule.

Pro Tip: Keeping a basic emergency kit, charged devices, and backup lighting ready can turn a potentially stressful blackout into just another part of daily life in Gauteng.

{Source: The Citizen}

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