Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule: Affected Areas from 3 – 9 September 2025
Evident Makatwane 
Johannesburg – Eskom has released its latest Gauteng load reduction schedule for the week of 3 to 9 September 2025, affecting thousands of households and businesses across the province. The measures, aimed at protecting the power grid from overloading, will see planned electricity supply cuts in specific communities during peak hours.
Why Load Reduction Is Needed
Unlike loadshedding, which is rotational and nationwide, load reduction is targeted. It mainly impacts areas with high demand, illegal connections, and infrastructure theft that place severe strain on the electricity network.
Gauteng, as South Africa’s economic hub, consumes vast amounts of power. To prevent transformer damage, fires, and costly equipment failures, Eskom implements scheduled reductions in high-risk zones.
When Load Reduction Happens
Load reduction generally takes place during peak demand periods:
- Morning: 05h00 – 09h00
- Evening: 17h00 – 22h00
Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule (3 – 9 September 2025)
Below is the full day-by-day schedule of areas affected this week:
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block G): Tsakane Ext 5 & 11, Klippan, Mabopane U, B, U Ext 1, Odinburg Gardens, Winterveldt Ext 3, Garankuwa, Monese, Mokoena, Moseleke East, Diepsloot, Mathibestad
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block B): Dube, Mofolo, Meadowlands, Luipaardsvlei, Riverside, Jabavu, Cosmo City, Chiawelo, Rietvallei, Diepsloot West
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block J): Orange Farm, Stretford, Sharpeville, Evaton, Sebokeng, Zonkizizwe, Katlehong South, Moleleki, Magagula Heights
Thursday, 4 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block H): Sharpeville, Sebokeng, Daveyton, Etwatwa, Wattville, Boitumelo
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block I): Monise, Vosloorus, Spruit View, Moleleki, Mabuya Park, Nguni Section
Friday, 5 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block F): Diepkloof, Soweto Nomzamo, Palm Springs, Spruit View, Thabiso
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block J): Orange Farm, Stretford, Sebokeng, Evaton, Katlehong, Moleleki
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block G): Mabopane, Tsakane, Garankuwa, Monese, Diepsloot, Mathibestad
Saturday, 6 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block B): Dube, Meadowlands, Cosmo City, Chiawelo, Jabavu, Rietvallei
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block A): Ivory Park, Kaalfontein, Rabie Ridge, Duduza, Protea Glen, Protea South, Kagiso, Meadowlands Zone 1–2
Sunday, 7 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block H): Sebokeng, Sharpeville, Daveyton, Etwatwa, Wattville
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block J): Orange Farm, Stretford, Evaton, Sebokeng, Katlehong, Moleleki
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block E): Protea North, Protea South, Mapetla, Naledi, Makapanstad, Stinkwater
Monday, 8 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block C): Rethabiseng, Kudube, Moroka, Tsakane, Langaville, Kagiso
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block D): Dobsonville, Mabopane, Emdeni, Jabulani, Moletsane, Zola, Langaville, Tsakane Ext 15, 18
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block B): Dube, Mofolo, Meadowlands, Cosmo City, Chiawelo, Diepsloot West
- 05h00 – 09h00 (Block J): Orange Farm, Stretford, Sebokeng, Evaton, Katlehong South, Moleleki
- 17h00 – 22h00 (Block A): Ivory Park, Protea Glen, Kaalfontein, Rabie Ridge, Duduza, Meadowlands Zone 1–2, Kagiso
How to Prepare for Load Reduction
- Charge phones, power banks, and backup batteries.
- Unplug appliances to avoid surges.
- Use LED or solar lights instead of candles for safety.
- Keep refrigerators closed during outages.
- Prepare meals in advance.
Safety First
Residents are urged to avoid illegal connections, report infrastructure theft, and follow safety measures during outages to prevent fires and accidents.
Long-Term Outlook
Eskom says it is upgrading substations and power lines across Gauteng to reduce dependence on load reduction. However, until infrastructure challenges and illegal connections are addressed, planned reductions will continue in high-risk areas.
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