Power going off in your area? This page tracks the latest load reduction schedule for Gauteng, including Eskom and City Power updates, the blocks affected this week, the morning and evening cut-off times, and practical tips for getting through each outage.
Bookmark it, we update the timetable as soon as a new schedule is published.
This Week’s Load Reduction Schedule
Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule: 6–12 July 2026
| Date | Time | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block D | Ekangala; Moroka; Klipspruit; Dhlamini; Chiawelo; Kagiso; Khutsong; Tsakane and extensions 1, 8, 11 and 12; Langaville Ext 3. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block C | Zola; Jabulani; Dobsonville and extensions 5 and 7; Naledi; Mabopane C, U, X, EW, CV and M Ext 2; Winterveldt Wards 2 and 13; Moletsane; Tladi; Emdeni and Emdeni Ext 2; Langaville; Tsakane and extensions 15 and 18. | |
| Tue, 7 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block J | Orange Farm and extensions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 East and 8; Stretford and extensions 2–10; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Elandsfontein AH; Eikenhof; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Moleleki; Magagula Heights. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block I | Monise; Mokoena; Mavimbela; Zuma; Ramakonopi; Likole; Radebe and Sali; Monosi; Moseleke; Mngadi; Ndhlazi; Cala; Hlongwane; Vosloorus and listed extensions; Mabuya Park; Nguni Section A; Moagi; Women’s Hostel; AP Khumalo; Kwenele; Moleleki. | |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block G | Tsakane extensions 5 and 11; Klippan; Mabopane; Tsebe; Odinburg Gardens; Winterveldt Ext 3; Ga-Rankuwa; Monese; Mokoena; Moseleke; Palime; Tsolo; Phooko; Ramakonopi East; Orlando; Vryburg; Soweto; Mathibestad. | |
| Wed, 8 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block B | Meadowlands West Zone 10; Dube; Mofolo; Meadowlands East; Cosmo City and listed extensions; Luipaardsvlei Riverside; Hillsview East; Jabavu; Rietvallei; Slovoville; South Roodepoort; Bekkersdal; Chiawelo; Sonnedal AH; Zandspruit Outlying; Diepsloot West. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block A | Ivory Park; Kaalfontein; Rabie Ridge; Protea Glen and listed extensions; Protea South Outlying; Westonaria NU-A; Protea City; Meadowlands West; Rietvallei; Kagiso. | |
| Thu, 9 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block E | Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Nooitgedacht; Makapanstad; Stinkwater; Naledi; Ruggraat; Nhlapo; Tshongweni; Mapanga; Admin. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block F | Cuba; Graceland; Havana; Jetta; Lakeside; Palm Springs; Diepkloof; Orlando East; Evaton; Vereeniging; Stretford; Soweto Nomzamo; Spruit View; Bram Fischerville; Vlakfontein; Roodepoort. | |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block J | Orange Farm; Stretford; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Moleleki; Magagula Heights. | |
| Fri, 10 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block A | Ivory Park; Kaalfontein; Rabie Ridge; Protea Glen; Protea South Outlying; Westonaria NU-A; Protea City; Meadowlands West; Rietvallei; Kagiso. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block H | Etwatwa and listed extensions; Endicott; Wattville; Cullip; Barcelona; Evaton Small Farms; Sebokeng; Westside Park; Beverley Hills East; Boitumelo; Breswol AH; Emaphopheni Ext 36; Stretford; Vereeniging; Sharpeville. | |
| Sat, 11 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block J | Orange Farm; Stretford; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Moleleki; Magagula Heights. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block F | Cuba; Graceland; Havana; Jetta; Lakeside; Palm Springs; Diepkloof; Orlando East; Evaton; Vereeniging; Stretford; Soweto Nomzamo; Spruit View; Bram Fischerville; Vlakfontein; Roodepoort. | |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block I | Monise; Mokoena; Mavimbela; Zuma; Ramakonopi; Vosloorus and listed extensions; Mabuya Park; Nguni Section A; Moagi; Women’s Hostel; AP Khumalo; Kwenele; Moleleki. | |
| Sun, 12 July | 05:00–09:00 | Block C | Zola; Jabulani; Dobsonville; Naledi; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Moletsane; Tladi; Emdeni; Langaville; Tsakane, including listed extensions. |
| 17:00–22:00 | Block D | Ekangala; Moroka; Klipspruit; Dhlamini; Chiawelo; Kagiso; Khutsong; Tsakane and extensions 1, 8, 11 and 12; Langaville Ext 3. |
The schedule may change as further notices are released.
Recent Load Reduction and Power Updates
- Load Reduction Schedule for Gauteng: Areas Affected For 6-12 July 2026
- President Cyril Ramaphosa Says South Africa Is Working to End Load Reduction in 2026/7 Budget Vote Speech
- South Africa Marks One Year Without Load Shedding – But Some Communities Still Face Power Cuts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between load reduction and load shedding?
Load shedding is a national, rotational power cut Eskom applies when the whole grid is short of supply. Load reduction is local: Eskom switches off specific high-demand blocks – usually during morning and evening peaks – to stop overloaded transformers and cables from failing. Load reduction can happen even when there is no national load shedding.
What times does load reduction usually happen?
In affected blocks it typically runs during peak demand: roughly 05:00–09:00 in the morning and 17:00–22:00 in the evening. Exact times for this week are in the timetable above.
How do I check if my area is affected?
Find your suburb in the “Which Block Is My Area In?” list above to get your block letter, then read that block off this week’s timetable. For the official source, see Eskom’s load reduction page or contact your local municipality, as some streets are fed by different substations.
Why does my area get load reduction when there’s no load shedding?
Load reduction targets blocks where local demand regularly exceeds what the network can safely carry – often worsened by illegal connections, meter bypassing or winter heating loads. Because it protects local infrastructure rather than the national grid, it can continue even when the grid is stable.
How can I protect my appliances during an outage?
Switch off and unplug sensitive electronics (TVs, fridges, computers, Wi-Fi routers) before the scheduled cut, use surge protection on plugs and your DB board, and wait a few minutes after power returns before switching everything back on to avoid the inrush surge.
Will load reduction end soon?
The government has said it is working to phase out load reduction – see our report on President Ramaphosa’s comments in the 2026/7 budget vote. For now, affected blocks should keep checking the weekly schedule.