Loadshedding reintroduced in eThekwini Metro
In alignment with the rest of the country, eThekwini will now have to revert to normal loadshedding stages.
The eThekwini Metro has confirmed that a revised loadshedding schedule will be implemented from May 25 following discussions with Eskom.
The city has been allowed to operate at a reduced loadshedding level since April last year because of severe damage inflicted upon its electrical network during the floods.
Although the infrastructure has not yet been fully repaired, the Metro acknowledged the importance of reducing the load to help protect the national grid.
In alignment with the rest of the country, eThekwini will now have to revert to normal loadshedding stages.
It was noted, however, that certain areas are still grappling with the aftermath of the floods, making it unsafe to switch off certain substations that might pose significant risks to residents and infrastructure.
The Metro is currently finalising the amended schedule, which will be communicated to the public once ready.
Residents are advised to stay informed and check their suburbs against the new block numbers when the schedule is published.
To minimise the impact of loadshedding on industrial production, areas with a substantial industrial component have been assigned to Blocks 17 to 20.
These areas will have power cuts only from Stage 7, lasting for four hours at a time. It is anticipated that this measure will substantially limit disruption to production.
People are reminded to switch off high-load appliances during power outages to avoid excessive power surges when electricity is restored.
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