Load shedding status we are currently not load shedding due to high demand or urgent maintenance being performed at certain power stations. to determine the time/s that you will be affected, please view the schedule for your area.. The ocgt load factor year-to-date is 0.24% versus a target of 6%. many analysts say eskoms run of no load shedding has a lot to do with the decreasing demand of electricity, as mining companies reduce operations and their energy-intensive smelters shut down or operate less.. The city of cape town has made the decision to approach eskom for a meeting to urgently discuss their load shedding schedule and its impact on the residents of cape town. both residents and the city administration have had to endure costs due to load shedding..
Please note: the load shedding schedules for these (shaded) municipalities are not yet available. in the event of load shedding or power cuts and supply failures, residents are urged to contact municipality's call centre at contacts details provided.. The city of cape town has been advised by eskom that they have initiated countrywide load shedding from 8am this morning. this will affect cape town residents in both the eskom supply area and the city supply area. the load shedding schedule for city of cape town supply residents is currently at stage 3.. Apply for exemption from water restrictions: all water users are encouraged to save water and adhere to water restrictions, but exemption is approved in special circumstances..