Cape Town Activates Protection Plan Against Loadshedding

The City of Cape Town has activated a protection plan against loadshedding following the news of its return.

Eskom announced the implementation of Stage 3 loadshedding this weekend after about 10 months of non-interrupted power supply countrywide.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says they will continue building energy security through independent power purchases.

Hill-Lewis says the announcement is concerning because blackouts have a huge economic impact. He says to ensure the protection plan works, communities must help by reducing electricity usage and switching off non-essential appliances.

Throughout the weekend, we will protect the City from at least one and sometimes two stages of loadshedding. Please monitor City social media and web channels for updates if Eskoms loadshedding persists.