eThekwini Municipality releases amended load-shedding schedule

THE eThekwini Municipality has published an amended load-shedding schedule that will come into effect on May 25. You can access the schedule here: https://www.durban.gov.za/storage/LoadSheddingSchedule2023.pdf

The new schedule has been introduced following discussions between eThekwini and Eskom – the outcome of which is that eThekwini will now experience load-shedding from Stage 1 like the rest of the country. This ends the reduced levels of load-shedding that eThekwini has enjoyed since the 2022 floods.

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According to a statement released by the municipality, the schedule has been designed with blocks now having ‘A’ and ‘B’ notation which allows for better load management and control.  “Blocks up to 16 are residential and commercial blocks. They will have two-hour load-shedding at a time. Key industrial nodes are in block 17 upwards, and they will have four hours of load-shedding at a time,” said the statement.

In addition to the website, the schedule will be published on eThekwini’s social media platforms such as Facebook (eThekwiniM) and Twitter (@eThekwiniM).

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“Residents are urged to minimise electricity usage. They are also urged to minimise trips by disconnecting high-load appliances, such as geysers and stoves, during load-shedding and staggering the switching on of these after power is restored. Residents can report any electricity-related issues by calling 080 3111111; via email to electricity.faults@durban.gov.za or via WhatsApp on 076 791 2449,” said the municipality.

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