The Load Reduction Schedule for Gauteng in March 2026 outlines planned power cuts across multiple municipalities. Authorities implement load reduction to protect the grid from overload and infrastructure damage.
Why Load Reduction Is Implemented in Gauteng Sunday, 1 March 2026 Monday, 2 March 2026 Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Wednesday, 4 March 2026 Thursday, 5 March 2026 Friday, 6 March 2026 Saturday, 7 March 2026 Sunday, 8 March 2026 Monday, 9 March 2026 Tuesday, 10 March 2026 Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Thursday, 12 March 2026 Friday, 13 March 2026 Saturday, 14 March 2026 Sunday, 15 March 2026 Monday, 16 March 2026 Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Wednesday, 18 March 2026 Thursday, 19 March 2026 Friday, 20 March 2026 Saturday, 21 March 2026 Sunday, 22 March 2026 Monday, 23 March 2026 Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Thursday, 26 March 2026 Friday, 27 March 2026 Saturday, 28 March 2026 Sunday, 29 March 2026 Monday, 30 March 2026 Tuesday, 31 March 2026 This verified Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule covers affected blocks, areas, and time slots. The information is sourced from the official provincial schedule.
Load reduction differs from load shedding. Municipalities apply it to prevent transformer failures in high-demand areas. As a result, communities experience outages during peak hours.
Why Load Reduction Is Implemented in Gauteng Municipalities enforce load reduction to stabilise local networks. Overloaded transformers can fail and leave areas without power for days.
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March 2026 Load Reduction Schedule by Day Below is the daily schedule for 1–31 March 2026. Unless stated otherwise, outages run from:
05h00 – 09h00 17h00 – 22h00 Sunday, 1 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm Ext 1, 3, 7-East & 8; Stretford Ext 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Elandsfontein AH; Vereeniging NU Outlying-C; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12; Vosloorus Ext 2, 14 & 25 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus A & B; Katlehong South; Ramakonopi East; Spruit View Ext 1A; Mabuya Park A
Monday, 2 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane B, C, D, U; Winterveldt Wards 2, 6, 12, 13; Jabulani; Dobsonville Ext 5 & 7; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Langaville Ext 3
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane Ext 5 & 11; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala; Garankuwa Units 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17 & 23 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Dube; Meadowlands Zones 6–9; Diepsloot West 1–3; Cosmo City Ext 2–10
Wednesday, 4 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2, 3, 7, 12–19; Daveyton Ext 2–4; Etwatwa Ext 2A–33 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus Ext 2–32; Katlehong South; Magagula Heights
Thursday, 5 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block F Diepkloof Zones 1–6; Orlando East; Soweto; Nomzamo; Spruit View B 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12
Friday, 6 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Meadowlands; Chiawelo; Diepsloot; Cosmo City 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa Units 2, 4, 5, 16, 20, 23 & 25; Ivory Park Ext 8–10; Protea Glen Ext 1–14
Saturday, 7 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2, 3, 7, 12–19; Daveyton Ext 2–4; Etwatwa Ext 2A–33 05h00–09h00 Block J Orange Farm Ext 1, 3, 7-East & 8; Stretford Ext 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12; Vosloorus Ext 2, 14 & 25 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi; Mapanga; Tshongweni; Nhlapo
Sunday, 8 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Chiawelo; Kagiso; Khutsong; Tsakane Ext 1, 3, 8, 11 & 12; Langaville Ext 3 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane B, C, D, U; Winterveldt Wards 2, 6, 12 & 13; Jabulani; Dobsonville Ext 5 & 7; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18
Monday, 9 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 Block B Dube; Meadowlands Zones 6–9; Diepsloot West 1–3; Cosmo City Ext 2–10; Chiawelo 05h00–09h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12; Vosloorus Ext 2, 14 & 25 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa Units 2, 4, 5, 16, 20, 23 & 25; Ivory Park Ext 8–10; Protea Glen Ext 1–14; Westonaria NU-A
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus Ext 2–32; Katlehong South; Ramakonopi East; Spruit View Ext 1A; Magagula Heights 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2, 3, 7, 12–19; Daveyton; Etwatwa
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane Ext 5 & 11; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala; Garankuwa Units 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17 & 23
Thursday, 12 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa Units 2, 4, 5, 16, 20, 23 & 25; Ivory Park Ext 8–10; Protea Glen; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Meadowlands; Dube; Diepsloot; Cosmo City; Chiawelo
Friday, 13 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Dobsonville; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Langaville Ext 3
Saturday, 14 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block F Diepkloof Zones 1–6; Orlando East; Soweto; Nomzamo; Spruit View B 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus Ext 2–32; Katlehong South; Magagula Heights
Sunday, 15 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2–19; Daveyton; Etwatwa 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala; Garankuwa
Monday, 16 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 Block J Orange Farm Ext 1, 3, 7-East & 8; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12; Vosloorus Ext 2, 14 & 25 05h00–09h00 Block I Vosloorus A & B; Katlehong South; Ramakonopi East; Spruit View Ext 1A; Magagula Heights 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi; Mapanga; Tshongweni; Nhlapo
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Tsakane Ext 1, 3, 8, 11 & 12; Langaville Ext 3 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Dobsonville; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa Units 2, 4, 5, 16, 20, 23 & 25; Ivory Park Ext 8–10; Protea Glen; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Meadowlands; Dube; Diepsloot; Cosmo City; Chiawelo 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12
Thursday, 19 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Dobsonville; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Langaville Ext 3
Friday, 20 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala; Garankuwa Units 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17 & 23 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2–19; Daveyton; Etwatwa
Saturday, 21 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi; Mapanga; Tshongweni; Nhlapo 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block F Diepkloof Zones 1–6; Orlando East; Soweto; Nomzamo; Spruit View B
Sunday, 22 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa; Ivory Park; Protea Glen; Westonaria NU-A; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Meadowlands; Dube; Diepsloot; Cosmo City; Chiawelo 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12
Monday, 23 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Dobsonville; Naledi; Tsakane Ext 1, 5, 9, 13 & 18 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Langaville Ext 3
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi; Mapanga; Tshongweni; Nhlapo 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala; Garankuwa 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block H Vereeniging; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng Units 2–19; Daveyton; Etwatwa
Thursday, 26 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus Ext 2–32; Katlehong South; Ramakonopi East; Magagula Heights 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi
Friday, 27 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block D Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Kagiso; Khutsong; Langaville Ext 3 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block C Kopanong; Mabopane; Winterveldt; Dobsonville; Naledi; Tsakane
Saturday, 28 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Tshepiso; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block I Vosloorus; Katlehong South; Ramakonopi; Spruit View; Magagula Heights 17h00–22h00 Block G Tsakane; Zithobeni; Bronkhorstspruit; Cullinan; Ekangala
Sunday, 29 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block B Meadowlands; Dube; Diepsloot; Cosmo City; Chiawelo 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa; Ivory Park; Protea Glen; Westonaria NU-A; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14
Monday, 30 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block E Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Naledi 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block F Diepkloof Zones 1–6; Orlando East; Soweto; Nomzamo; Spruit View B 17h00–22h00 Block J Orange Farm; Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8, 11-East & 12
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Time Block Affected Areas 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block A Garankuwa; Ivory Park; Protea Glen; Westonaria NU-A; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 05h00–09h00 & 17h00–22h00 Block F Diepkloof Zones 1–6; Orlando East; Soweto; Nomzamo; Spruit View B
How to Check Your Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule Block To confirm your block:
Check your municipal electricity bill. Visit your municipality’s website. Contact your local ward councillor. Monitor official municipal social media pages. Residents in Soweto, Diepsloot, Orange Farm, Sebokeng, Katlehong, Tsakane and Vosloorus are frequently affected.
Practical Tips During Load Reduction Power cuts happen during peak demand hours. Therefore, preparation is vital.
Charge devices before 05h00. Switch off appliances before outages. Use surge protectors. Install backup lighting. Avoid illegal connections, as they worsen overload. Small businesses should consider backup inverters. Many Gauteng spaza shops now use lithium battery systems to protect stock.
FAQs About the Load Reduction Schedule What is the difference between load shedding and load reduction? Load shedding occurs nationally. Eskom manages it to balance supply and demand.
How long does load reduction last? Most outages last four to five hours. In March 2026, the standard slots are morning and evening.
Can schedules change? Yes. Municipalities may amend schedules due to technical faults or emergencies.
Gauteng’s March 2026 Load Reduction Schedule The March 2026 Load Reduction Schedule affects multiple communities across Gauteng. However, it plays a key role in protecting critical infrastructure.
Residents should stay informed and plan ahead. Businesses must also adapt to minimise disruption.
