Load shedding kicks in: Stage 1
Eskom has implemented Stage One load shedding.
Eskom says it had to implement load shedding as a result of the current illegal protest action by some employees at various sites over wage increases.
The power utility expects the current situation to continue until 9pm tonight.
#Eskom_Media_Statement : Load shedding has commenced https://t.co/ofqqnvG6lv https://t.co/DDncKzcmPu
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 15, 2018
Officials say they are working with all the relevant stakeholders to
keep its plant operating optimally, but there is a high risk of load
shedding over the weekend.
Eskom is calling on all consumers to
assist by reducing their electricity consumption by switching off
geysers, electric heating, pool pumps, and all non-essential appliances
throughout the day.
Customers are cautioned to treat all electrical connections as live during this period.
#LoadsheddingAlert: 15 June 2018: Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented at 12:45 noon until further notice. The following areas will be switched off: Blackburn, Herrwood Park, Prestondale, Westridge, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Somerset Park, La Lucia and Sunningdale. ^st
— eThekwini Muni (@eThekwiniM) June 15, 2018
You can find the full eThekwini load shedding schedule here.
Customers who receive their electricity directly from Eskom can access their schedule here.
The Umhlathuze Local Municipality load shedding (including Richards Bay) schedule has been shared in the Tweet below:
LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE pic.twitter.com/fMzDtM2bTh
— uMhlathuze (@UmhlathuzeM) June 14, 2018
The temporary load shedding schedule for Ballito can be found, here.
Click here for the temporary KwaDukuza (Stanger) schedule.