Risk of Stage 2 loadshedding remains high

The risk of Stage 2 rotational loadshedding remains high for this evening from 5pm to 9pm but will only be implemented if absolutely necessary.

While #Eskom has not implemented #loadshedding this morning, the electricity system remains constrained with a high probability of Stage 2 rotational loadshedding this evening (5pm to 9pm) as a result of the industrial action which continues to impact operations at Eskom’s sites

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) August 1, 2018

The ongoing industrial action by trade unions at various Eskom sites might lead to load-shedding, Eskom has said on Monday.

Trade unions are striking over the issue of performance bonuses for the 2017/2018 financial year after the two parties did not come to an agreement at the central bargaining forum (CBF) last  Friday.

“Eskom notes with concern the industrial action by trade unions and advises customers to plan on the assumption that load-shedding could take place in the week.”

Also read: Why Eskom is loadshedding

Stages requirements:

Stage 1 requires 1000MW to be rotationally loadshed nation-wide

Stage 2 requires 2000 MW

Stage 3 requires 3000 MW

Stage 4 calls for up to 4000 MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally in that given period.

Loadshedding is conducted as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to use electricity sparingly to ease the demand of electricity.

Switch off geysers during the day especially during peak periods (05:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 22:00) as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

Customers are advised to keep checking their load shedding schedules on the Eskom or municipal website and plan on the assumption that load shedding will take place.

Know which block your schedule will fall under

Block 1:

Nelsrivier, Areas affected: Riverside precinct, Elawini, Drum Rock, Ridge Hill, Kiaat Hospital, Casino, Government Complex & The Grove

Block 3:

Rocky’s Drift, Areas affected: Rocky’s Drift, White River & Country Estates

Block 10:

Delta, Areas affected: Steiltes area, Vintonia, Riverside Industrial, Valencia, Orchards, Nelsville, Kamagugu, Water Works, CBD, Village Spar, Crossings Spar, Show Grounds, Croc Valley area & Bateleur Estates

For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website (https://loadshedding.eskom.co.za).

Eskom customers can also contact their customer contact centre at 0860 037 566.

Eskom is urgently engaging union leaders to resolve the impasse as the current industrial action has negatively impacted plant operations and several power stations.

The South African Police Services has been mobilised to maintain order and to enable safe access to power stations as these are National Key Points.

Eskom has sent out a reminder to all employees that the organisation has been designated as an essential service provider, and as such employees are prohibited from participation in any form of industrial action that will further hurt the country, its people and the economy.

#PowerAlert : The risk of #loadshedding has moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 for this evening, but will only be implemented if absolutely necessary https://t.co/AGL6GK4KMF https://t.co/ex4fbjrx9Z

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) August 1, 2018

 

Mbombela load-shedding schedule

Load-shedding schedule from City Council websiteEskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.