Free State Load Reduction Schedule Today
Find the latest Eskom load reduction schedule for areas in Free State below. Always check back for updates, as schedules may change.
Load reduction is scheduled daily from 5am to 7am and 5pm to 7pm for the areas listed below.
The schedule for these areas typically rotate, and the specific load rotation schedule is not always publicly available. Always verify with Eskom or your municipality.
The images below may contain supplementary schedule information or details for other areas.
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- Masilo (Theunissen)
- Petsana (Reitz)
- Thabong (Welkom)
Free State Load Reduction - Frequently Asked Questions
Is there load reduction in Free State today?
Eskom continues to apply load reduction in selected Free State areas as published in the Eskom load reduction programme. The schedule above shows the current published times and affected areas. If your area is listed, expect a 2-hour outage during the published window. For real-time confirmation of whether your specific block is on rotation today, call Eskom on 0860 037 566.
Which areas in Free State are affected by load reduction?
The areas affected by load reduction in Free State are the ones listed on this page. Eskom targets areas where local electricity networks are overloaded - typically suburbs with high illegal connections, ageing transformers, or informal settlements. Not all suburbs in Free State are on the programme; check the list above for your specific area.
What time is load reduction in Free State?
Load reduction in Free State runs in two daily windows: from 05:00 to 07:00 in the morning and 17:00 to 19:00 in the evening. These are the standard Eskom load-reduction windows applied across the country. Specific block rotation determines which days your area is affected.
What is the difference between load shedding and load reduction in Free State?
Load shedding is a national response to insufficient generation, affecting the whole country on a stage-based schedule (Eskom announces stages 1 through 8). Load reduction is localised - it targets specific Free State suburbs where the local network is overloaded, independent of the national grid status. Your area can experience load reduction even when there is no national load shedding.
Where does the Free State load reduction schedule come from?
The Free State load reduction schedule is published by Eskom as part of its national load reduction programme. Eskom updates the affected areas and times periodically based on infrastructure status. For the most current updates and to confirm rotation specific to your block, contact Eskom on 0860 037 566 or check your local municipality.
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