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Eskom announces stage two loadshedding

Eskom has released a statement, informing residents that stage two loadshedding will be implemented as of today (Wednesday) 17:00, and is likely to continue until Friday.

The loadshedding schedule for Middelburg and surrounds is as follows:

Wednesday 17:00 to Thursday 06:00:

Middelburg / Mhluzi

19:00 to 21:30

03:00 am to 05:30

Mall / Ext 18 / portion of Aerorand / Twizza

17:00 to 19:30

01:00 am to 03:30

Nasaret / Rockdale / Ext24

21:00 to 23:30

05:00 to 07:30

Hendrina / Pullenshope

None

Rondebosch / Keerom

19:00 to 21:30

Elandslaagte / Doornkop

None

Loskop

23:00 to 01:30

Arnot

17:00 to 19:30

Bethal

17:00 to 19:30

01:00 to 03:30

Ogies

23:00 to 01:30

Stoffberg

23:00 to  01:30

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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