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Eskom Confirms Peak-Hour Load Reduction Across Gauteng This Week

Eskom says the targeted cuts protect overloaded local networks in high‑risk areas with illegal connections.

Overview

  • Scheduled outages will run during morning peaks from 05:00 to 09:00 and in the evening from roughly 17:00 to 22:00, depending on the area.
  • Power cuts may last up to four to five hours in affected locations, with durations varying by suburb or settlement.
  • Eskom is applying a seven‑day rotating timetable to provide predictability on which areas are affected on which days.
  • The latest schedule names areas such as Tsakane, Rietvlei, Moroka, Kliepsruit, Chiawelo, Cosmo City, Protea North, Magagula Heights, Garankuwa, Nhlapo, Sharpeville, Stredford, Doornkraal, Sebokeng and Evaton Central among others.
  • The utility urges residents to check official channels for area‑specific times, prepare for outages and report illegal connections via the Eskom Crime Line at 0800 112 722.