Load shedding schedule for Randfontein arrives
'Randfontein no exception to load shedding, it is beyond our control'
The dreaded load-shedding schedule has reached Randfontein.
Lucky Chiya, spokesperson of Randfontein Executive Mayor says, “Randfontein is no exception to load shedding; it will be affected like the other areas in Gauteng”.
The herald received the schedule from the Randfontein Local Municipality after they had received it directly from Eskom. In response to questions the herald had asked the municipality concerning load shedding, Chiya says, “Unfortunately we are not in a better position to answer your questions as this is beyond our control as a municipal entity”.
The schedule provided is for the period 3 November to 9 November only. The most common times power cuts are expected are between 2pm and 6.30pm for half of the areas and the other half from 6pm to 10.30pm.
According to the schedule, morning power cuts will not be as prominent as evening cuts, allowing people to prepare for work.
“It is our request that we as Randfontein Local Municipality inform the public of what is to be expected. This has nothing to do with the maintenance routines of the municipality,” Chiya states.
Click here to view the schedule.
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Wow
load shedding even if my power is paid up front, yes pre paid. We pay now and get what we paid for later ? There must be something in the consumer act about this ? It is not my problem if eskom cant provide but already sold the service.
Thankyou please could I have a schedule for greenhills its for medical reasons
I am sure that Eskom and the Municipality cant read the schedule. It is 21:34 on a Wed night and Helikonparks electricity is off but Helikon is not on the schedule for this time to be off and STILL WE NEED TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY AT THE END OF THE MONTH TO THE MUNICIPALITY.
#AndreVDBerg We will keep the public updated. The schedule above is the only one submitted to us for now. Have a great day — editor
This is ridiculous that they are cutting power when it is not scheduled. If you have to cut power, fine cut it. But then at least stick to the schedule. Greenhills has been without power since 10:30 this morning and yet it’s only scheduled for tonight??
It is pathetic.