Eskom implements load reduction for Gauteng on Thursday

In a statement released by Eskom on Wednesday, Gauteng will be experiencing a load reduction from 5:00 in the morning to 9:00.

‘We are implementing load reduction from 05:00 – 09:00 (tomorrow morning) to avoid network overloading in high-density areas that are prone to illegal connections, meter bypasses and vandalism of electricity infrastructure’

The affected areas are as follows:

• Soweto

1. 1. Chiawelo
   2. Dhlamini
   3. Jabulani
   4. Klipriviersoog
   5. Mapetla
   6. Molapo
   7. Moroka
   8. Naledi
   9. Phiri
   10. Protea North
   11. Protea South
   12. Protea Clen
   13. Senaoane
   14. Bram Fisherville
   15. Dobsonville
   16. Dobsonville Gardens
   17. Doornkop
   18. Emdeni
   19. Lufhereng
   20. Meadowlands
   21. Protea North
   22. Protea South
   23. Protea Glen
   24. Thulani
   25. Vlakfontein, and
   26. Zuurbult

• Vaal
  1. Boipatong
  2. Powerville
  3. Sharpeville
  4. Tshepiso
  5. Vanderbijlpark N.E.3
  6. Vereeniging
  7. Althea AH
  8. Ennerdale South
  9. Geluksdal AH
  10. Kanana Park, and
  11. Orange Fam

Eskom urges everyone in the area to switch off all the electrical appliances during the load reduction implementation. By doing so, there will not be any power surges when the power returns.

‘Failure to do so may lead to transformer trips or failures, and damages to household appliances when supply is restored’

You are encouraged to report illegal connections to the Eskom Crime Line on 0800 11 27 22.