Power in SA – a lucky draw

Welcome to the latest update on our power situation. Several “schedules” for load shedding in our region have been published – none of them showing the same times…

In an attempt to plan my days, I turned to the Eskom website for answers. Turns out there’s no fixed schedule – whatever happens, depends on whatever happens.

[Your town is] subject to the scenarios listed at the times specified for load shedding. If any of the stages are reached today, these schedules will apply.

Brown Stage 3B
12:00 – 14:30

Brown Stage 3B
20:00 – 22:30

Brown Stage 1A
18:00 – 20:30

Brown Stage 1B
12:00 – 14:30

Brown Stage 2A
12:00 – 14:30

Brown Stage 2A
18:00 – 20:30

Brown Stage 2B
12:00 – 14:30

Brown Stage 2B
20:00 – 22:30

Brown Stage 3A
12:00 – 14:30

Brown Stage 3A
18:00 – 20:30

In short: Cross your fingers – you might be f*(%3d today, or not.