POLOKWANE – According to a statement released by Eskom, there is a low probability of rotational loadshedding during the day as a result of power station units being returned to the system.
#POWER_ALERT 1 : Date, 18 June 2018
There is a low probability of rotational loadshedding during the day but the possibility increases for the evening period from 5pm to 9pm https://t.co/8TlJuiZQ0g
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 18, 2018
However, they say the probability of rotational loadshedding will likely increase for the evening peak period from 17:00 to 21:00 due to the normal expected increase in demand.
Should rotational loadshedding be implemented today it would be for a period up to four hours.
Understanding loadshedding – our infographic explains it simply pic.twitter.com/amtXphUCzD
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 17, 2018
Eskom say they will advise if rotational loadshedding will be conducted in either stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 or stage 4, dependent on the capacity shortage.
“Loadshedding is conducted as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout,” the power utility said.
Want to know when your area is going to be impacted by loadshedding or where to find your schedule? @CityofCT @CityPowerJhb @eThekwiniM @CityofTshwane @cityofjhb @SowetanLIVE @randburg_sun @polokwane_city @WITBANK_NEWS pic.twitter.com/YXoCc1qAKz
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 18, 2018
Here are the schedules for Polokwane:
Load shedding schedules can be viewed on Eskom’s website and on the websites of local municipalities. One can also call Eskom’s contact centre at 0860 037 566.
