ESKOM POWER ALERT: Stage 1 load shedding
According to Eskom, load shedding stage 1 will be implemented today (Saturday) from 17:00-22:00.
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POLOKWANE – According to Eskom, load shedding stage 1 will be implemented today (Saturday) from 17:00-22:00.
Areas to be load shed
17:00-18:00
Block 3 Area Polokwane Ext. 44, Ext. 65 (African Jewel), Place of Safety, Sterkloop Agriculture on the Percy Fyfe Road, Ext. 40, Ext. 71, Ext. 75 and Ext. 76.
18:00-20:00
Block 4 Area Le Rouxville, Eduanpark, Polokwane Ext. 16, Ext.17, Futura, Laboria, Polkwane Ext. 29, Emdo, Lesedipark, Mahlasedipark and Mahlako A Phahla.
20:00-22:00
Block 5 Area Industria, Correctional Services, Hospitalpark, Blood Bank, HTS Tom Naude, Polokwane College, Cancer Hospital, Provincial Hospital, Noorderland High School, Woltemade & Dr Annecke Streets, BB Auto, SABC, Game Centre and Annadale.
Areas outside of Polokwane municipal borders can see their schedule here
Step 1. Select your province
Step 2. Select your Municipality
Eskom assures all customers that load shedding is done as a last resort, when absolutely necessary to protect the power system. Any unexpected change on the constrained and vulnerable power system will lead to a change in the stage of load shedding.
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