Update, 2 November 2026: Eskom no longer lists Gauteng for load reduction. See our latest load reduction status page. The schedule below was for 29 September to 5 October 2025.
Gauteng’s energy supply troubles continue this week. Eskom confirmed that several parts of the province will face load reduction, with morning and evening cuts rotating between communities.
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Why Load Reduction Happens
Eskom introduces load reduction when demand in high-density areas exceeds safe limits for local transformers and substations. Illegal connections and ageing infrastructure pile even more pressure onto the network.
Communities on the List This Week
The official schedule outlines the following blocks and times for September 2025:
| Date | Time Slot | Block | Areas Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 05:00 – 09:00 | Block 3 | Mofolo, Meadowlands, Riverside, Protea South, Chiawelo |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 17:00 – 22:00 | Block 7 | Protea Glen, Soweto Nomzamo, Kagiso, Orange Farm, Sebokeng, Eikenhof, Cuba, Graceland |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 05:00 – 09:00 | Block 5 | Protea North, Dube, Tshongweni, and additional Soweto extensions |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 17:00 – 22:00 | Block 9 | Naledi, Khutsong, Langaville, Rietvallei Outlying, Winterveldt |
| 1 Oct 2025 | 05:00 – 09:00 | Block 2 | Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, Emdeni |
| 1 Oct 2025 | 17:00 – 22:00 | Block 6 | Protea North, Dube, Tshongweni, additional Soweto extensions |
(Note: Blocks rotate daily. Residents should check Eskom or EskomSePush for the latest updates.)
How to Prepare for Load Reduction
Experts encourage residents to act early and combine practical solutions:
- Charge ahead: Keep phones, laptops, and rechargeable lights powered before outages.
- Cook early: Prepare meals in the afternoon to avoid evening disruptions.
- Invest smartly: Small inverters, solar lamps, and gas stoves provide reliable backups.
- Stay informed: Use EskomSePush or Eskom’s official channels to track your block’s times.
- Share resources: Pool generators or Wi-Fi to help schools and small businesses stay connected.
A Call to Action – Turning Blackouts Into Resilience
Load reduction highlights the urgent need for sustainable energy in Gauteng.
In the meantime, residents can strengthen their own resilience:
- Plan around your block’s timetable.
- Support businesses that adapt with backup power.
- Report unsafe or illegal connections.
- Teach children the value of saving electricity.
This week, Gauteng must do more than brace for the outages. Stay charged, stay prepared, and use this moment to demand a smarter, more reliable energy future.
