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
Load Reduction Timetable: 14–20 June 2026
Most interruptions run between 05:00–09:00 in the morning and 17:00–22:00 in the evening.
| Date | 05:00 – 09:00 | 17:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 14 June | Block B | Block A |
| Monday, 15 June | Block E | Block F & Block J |
| Tuesday, 16 June | Block A | Block H |
| Wednesday, 17 June | Block J | Block F & Block I |
| Thursday, 18 June | Block C | Block D |
| Friday, 19 June | Block G | Block B & Block J |
| Saturday, 20 June | Block H | Block I |
Schedule sourced from Eskom’s published load reduction timetable. Customers are encouraged to confirm their specific block allocations with Eskom or their local municipality, as some areas may be supplied by different substations.
Which Block Is My Area In?
Block A
Ivory Park, Rabie Ridge, Kaalfontein, Duduza, Protea Glen, Protea City, Westonaria NU-A, Meadowlands Zone 1 & 2, Kagiso Ext 12 & 14.
Block B
Dube, Mofolo, Meadowlands Zones 6–10, Jabavu, Chiawelo, Cosmo City, Diepsloot West, Hillsview East, Luipaardsvlei.
Block C
Dobsonville, Naledi, Emdeni, Zola, Jabulani, Moletsane, Tladi, Langaville, Tsakane Ext 15 & 18, Mabopane areas, Winterveldt.
Block D
Moroka, Dhlamini, Klipspruit, Kagiso, Khutsong, Chiawelo, Tsakane Ext 1, 8, 11 & 12, Langaville Ext 3.
Block E
Mapetla, Protea South, Protea North, Chiawelo, Naledi, Tshongweni, Makapanstad, Stinkwater, Nooitgedacht.
Block F
Cuba, Graceland, Havana, Jetta, Lakeside, Palm Springs, Diepkloof, Orlando East, Soweto Nomzamo, Spruit View.
Block G
Tsakane Ext 5 & 11, Klippan, Winterveldt Ext 3, Garankuwa, Diepsloot, Mabopane sections, Vryburg, Mathibestad.
Block H
Vereeniging, Sebokeng Units 3, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 & 19, Evaton, Daveyton, Etwatwa, Westside Park, Beverley Hills.
Block I
Vosloorus, Spruit View Ext 1A, Mabuya Park, Moleleki, Kwenele, Monise, Mokoena, Mavimbela and surrounding sections.
Block J
Orange Farm, Sharpeville, Sebokeng Units 1, 7 & 8, Katlehong South, Zonkizizwe, Stretford, Evaton West and Lakeside Ext 5.
Recent Load Reduction and Power Updates
- Load Reduction Schedule for Gauteng: Areas Affected From 14 to 20 June 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.