Africa-Press – Zambia. Residents in South Africa’s economic hub, Gauteng province, are currently experiencing scheduled power outages as state-owned utility Eskom implements week-long load reduction measures.
The outages, running from 1 to 7 December 2025,,last up to six hours per day in affected areas, including Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The cuts are timed to coincide with periods of peak electricity demand early morning from 5:00 to 9:00 and evening from 17:00 to 22:00 and are part of a broader effort to protect the power grid.
Eskom has explained that “continued pressure on transformers and mini-substations caused by illegal connections and electricity theft” has left critical infrastructure vulnerable. Load reduction is aimed at preventing equipment failure and avoiding wider blackouts.
The utility has released a full timetable of affected neighborhoods, with high-density areas expected to face the most significant impact. Residents are advised to conserve electricity wherever possible and exercise caution with electrical connections during outages.
These rolling power cuts highlight ongoing challenges in South Africa’s electricity sector, which is crucial not only for daily life but also for businesses and industries across the region.
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