Eskom load reduction schedule for the rest of September
Check which areas face load reduction this week, as Eskom says the number of affected customers has dropped to 3.4%.
Eskom announced on 25 September that the load reduction affecting 247 617 customers, or 3.4% of its customer base, would continue through the rest of September. This marked an improvement, as over 1.4 million customers were taken off the list, accounting for 86% of the 1.69 million targeted. Seven of South Africa's nine provinces have been completely removed from load reduction, with Limpopo and Mpumalanga benefiting the most, with 670 785 customers each, and Gauteng following with 493 243.
The continuous cuts were attributed to problems in specific areas, such as illegal connections and meter tampering, rather than an electricity shortage. Eskom's aim is to end the load reduction program by 2027, with plans to phase out the cuts through the implementation of smart meters, expansion of Free Basic Electricity support, and customer education initiatives.
On 28-30 September, high-risk areas will remain under load reduction to protect communities and the network, with specific areas impacted from 5am to 9am. Monday's schedule includes Block J (Orange Farm Ext 7-East, Stretford Ext 2, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, Elandsfontein A), Block I (Monise, Mokoena, Mavimbela, Zuma, Moseleke), and Block G (Tsakane Ext 5, Klippan, Mabopane U, Odinburg Gardens, Tsebe) - all affected from 5am to 9am.
Tuesday will see Block B (Dube, Mofolo-East, Meadowlands Zone 6, Luipaardsvlei, Riverside) under load reduction from 5am to 9am. Ivory Park Ext 8, Kaalfontein Ext 1, Rabie Ridge, Duduza, and Protea Glen Ext will be without power on Tuesday from 5pm to 10pm.
On Wednesday, 30 September, Block E will affect areas including Mapetla, Protea South, Chiawelo, Protea North, and Nooitgedacht from 5am to 9am. In the evening, Block F and J will be without power from 5pm to 10pm, covering areas such as Cuba, Graceland, Havana, Jetta, and Lakeside. Block J will also cover Orange Farm Ext 7-East, Stretford Ext 2, Sharpeville, Tshepiso, and Elandsfontein AH. Eskom emphasized that the measure seeks to protect both communities and the electricity network.
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