7.45pm:
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has called off load shedding for Friday.
According to a message from the electricity department all areas are being switched on.
The metro thanked everybody for their understanding and cooperation in conservatively consuming electricity.
Information supplied by ward councillor Gideon Van Zyl
Original article:
Eskom has commenced with Stage 1 load shedding at 11.29am today ( June 15).
“We anticipate that this will continue until 9pm tonight. This is due to the impact of the current illegal protest action by some Eskom employees at various sites over wage increases,” Eskom said in its statement.
“Eskom is working with all the relevant stakeholders to keep its plants operating optimally, however, there is a high risk of load shedding over the weekend too.”
Eskom calls 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.
“We would like to thank our workers who have continued working under very difficult circumstances and all South Africans who have heeded the call to action to use electricity sparingly.”
Eskom has declared Stage 1 load shedding with immediate effect. As a result, CoE will start with load shedding immediately based on schedules as advertised on our website. https://t.co/YBi5LRt9D8 #CoEPower #loadshedding #loadsheddingschedule... https://t.co/YBi5LRt9D8
— CITY OF EKURHULENI (@City_Ekurhuleni) June 15, 2018
Affected areas in Kempton Park:
Until 1pm: Glen Marais, Allen Grove, Norkem Park, Birchleigh Extensions and Bonaero Park
12.30pm to 3.30pm: Birch Acres, Terenure, Edleen, Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton West
3pm to 6pm: Bredell, Pomona, Glen Marais Extensions (49, 52, 89 & 98), Serengeti, Brentwood Park, Aston Manor, Nimrod Park, Parts of Kempton Park Ext 2 & Ext 4
5.30pm to 8.30pm: Only ripple control
