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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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