Residents urged to switch off appliances to avoid overload trips
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Date: 2025-02-24 14:19:27

Residents urged to switch off appliances to avoid overload trips

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
24 FEBRUARY 2025
 
RESIDENTS URGED TO SWITCH OFF APPLIANCES TO AVOID OVERLOAD TRIPS 
 
Eskom eased load shedding to stage 4 earlier today, 24 February, after a successful recovery of most of its downed units. 
 
The City continues to urge residents to switch off all high-load appliances like geysers, stoves, heaters, air-conditioners and pool pumps during power outages and stagger switching them on once power returns. 
 
This is especially critical in areas that suffer from frequent overload trips on return of power after load-shedding. 
 
Everyone is urged to reduce unnecessary power consumption. The City’s Electricity Unit received an increased volume of faults throughout the weekend and its contact centre is experiencing longer call waiting times. 
 
The City encourages residents to use the Unit’s digital fault reporting platforms. 
 
WhatsApp line on :076 791 2449 or click on the following link:
 
New faults may also be logged via the City’s Mobile App. These user-friendly platforms provide an instant fault reference number upon submission of all required information.
 
 
ENDS 
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.