Load reduction will continue from Wednesday, May 13 until at least May 18 as large sections of Potchefstroom as well as Promosa, Ikageng and Mohadin continue to feel the brunt of infrastructure issues on the Eskom 66KV line.

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice this evening (Tuesday, May 12) regarding the updated load curtailment schedule effective from May 13.

This after it had been hoped that load curtailment would end today. It is unsure yet how long the load curtailment measures will be implemented post Monday, May 18.

According to JB Marks municipal spokesperson, Jeanette Tshite, Eskom technicians are still busy with repairs and that load curtailment could be suspended if connections are completed in the next couple of days.

Areas on the 132KW line are not affected. This includes the neighbouhoods of Vanderhoffpark, a large section of Bailliepark, Tuscany Ridge, Waterberry Estate, DeLand, Vyfhoek, Lekwena Estate and so forth.

Below is a breakdown of the schedule for the coming days:

Wednesday, May 13

• 06:00 – 09:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 09:00 – 12:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 15:00 – 18:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 18:00 – 21:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.

Thursday, May 14

• 06:00 – 09:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 09:00 – 12:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 15:00 – 18:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.
• 18:00 – 21:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.

Friday, May 15

• 06:00 – 09:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 09:00 – 12:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 15:00 – 19:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 19:00 – 21:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.

Saturday, May 16

• 06:00 – 09:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.
• 09:00 – 12:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 15:00 – 18:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 18:00 – 21:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.

Sunday, May 17

• 06:00 – 09:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 09:00 – 12:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 15:00 – 18:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.
• 18:00 – 21:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.

Monday, May 18

• 06:00 – 09:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.

• 09:00 – 12:00: Promosa, Mohadin, areas around Vuselela College, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, and CBD.
• 12:00 – 15:00: Ikageng Proper and Ikageng Extensions.
• 15:00 – 18:00: Industrial Area, Suiddorp, and Potch Hospital.
• 18:00 – 21:00: Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Bult (up to Steve Biko), Military Base, and Witrand.
• 21:00 – 00:00: Miederpark, Grimbeek Park, Wynne Street, Wilgeboom, CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree Street, and Rivier Street.

If you know which substation serves your area, you can follow this general guide for the period of 13 May to 18 May 2026: