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Load Shedding Possibility Weekend

GCIS / SAnewsRef: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/load-shedding-possibility-weekend

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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This SAnews article reports an Eskom statement that the probability of load shedding is high over the weekend of 3 August 2018. Eskom said recovery of the power system would take about 30 days after recent industrial action, with load-shedding risk remaining high during that period. Eskom also says it engaged three unions (Solidarity, NUM, and NUMSA) under the CCMA for wage negotiations, and that a formal agreement would be signed on 8 August 2018. The article urges residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly and to check Eskom’s load-shedding schedules and contact Eskom if needed.

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Load shedding schedule checks

Residents and businesses are advised to regularly check the Eskom load shedding schedule to prepare for potential power outages.

Who it is for: residents and businesses
How to act on it: Visit the Eskom website and check the local municipality’s website

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It urged customers to keep checking their load shedding schedules on the Eskom website http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za and their local municipality’s website, and plan on the assumption that load shedding will take place.

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https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/load-shedding-possibility-weekend

Key Takeaways

Subject: high risk of load shedding over the weekend
Date of statement/article: Friday, 3 August 2018
Estimated power system recovery time: approximately 30 days
Load shedding risk: remains high during the 30-day recovery period
Unions involved in wage negotiations: Solidarity, NUM, NUMSA
Mediation/negotiation body: CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration)
Formal agreement signing date: 8 August 2018
Customer guidance: use electricity sparingly; switch off geysers and non-essential lighting/appliances
Load shedding schedule website: http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za
Customer contact centre number: 0860 037 566
Eskom
Solidarity
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA)
CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration)
SAnews
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)