Eskom has released the following media statement announcing load shedding in parts of Gauteng:
MEDIA STATEMENT
LOAD REDUCTION – GAUTENG
Friday, 19 June 2020: We are implementing load reduction from 17:00 — 22:00 to avoid network overloading.
Affected Areas by Eskom loadshedding in Gauteng
Soweto-Dobsonville, Dube, Jabavu Central Western, Klipspruit, Meadowlands Zones 1-10, Mofolo Central, Mofolo North, Mofolo South, Noordgesig, Orlando East & Orlando West.
West Rand-Paardekraal & Roodepoort.
Vaal — Driezik, Poortjie, Orange Farm, Boitumelo, Evaton Central, Small Farms, Evaton West, Sebokeng units 8, 12, 13, 14, 16 & 19.
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To avoid network overload, please use electricity sparingly by switching off non-essential electrical appliances such as geysers, washing machines, heaters etc. during peak times.
Please do not log a fault during this period.