The Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule for 16 – 23 February 2026 confirms planned electricity interruptions across the province. Municipalities apply load reduction to protect the grid during peak demand.
Unlike load shedding, load reduction targets high-consumption areas. It usually affects townships and densely populated suburbs.
Important:
All load reduction periods run from 05h00–09h00 and 17h00–22h00, unless stated otherwise.
What Is Load Reduction in Gauteng?
Load reduction limits the electricity supply to prevent equipment damage. It helps avoid total grid collapse during peak usage.
Eskom works with municipalities to rotate affected blocks. This approach spreads the impact more evenly. Residents should treat load reduction as scheduled outages. Planning ahead reduces disruption.
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Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule
Monday, 16 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block B | Dube; Mofolo; Meadowlands; Jabavu; Chiawelo; Cosmo City; Diepsloot West; plus listed sections |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block A | Ivory Park Ext 8 & 10; Rabie Ridge; Duduza; Meadowlands Zone 1,2,7 West; Rietvallei Outlying; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 |
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block H | Sharpeville; Sebokeng Units; Sebokeng-East; Evaton; Etwatwa; Wattville; plus listed sections |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block J | Orange Farm; Stretford; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Magagula Heights |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block E | Mapetla; Protea South; Chiawelo; Protea North; Nooitgedacht; Stinkwater; Naledi; Ruggraat; Nhlapo; Tshongweni; Mapanga; Admin |
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block D | Rethabiseng; Kudube; Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Chiawelo; Khutsong; Tsakane Ext 1,8,11,12 |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block C | Dobsonville; Naledi; Mabopane C,E,U,W,V,X; Mabopane M Ext 2; Winterveldt Ward 2,13; Jabulani; Emdeni; Zola; Tsakane Ext 15,18 |
Thursday, 19 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block B | Dube; Mofolo; Meadowlands; Jabavu; Chiawelo; Cosmo City; Diepsloot West; plus listed sections |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block J | Orange Farm; Stretford; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Magagula Heights |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block A | Ivory Park Ext 8 & 10; Rabie Ridge; Duduza; Meadowlands Zone 1,2,7 West; Rietvallei Outlying; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 |
Friday, 20 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block I | Monise; Mokoena; Mavimbela; Zuma; Ramakonopi East; Likole; Radebe & Sali; Monosi; Moseleke; Mngadi; Ndhlazi; Cala; Hlongwane; Vosloorus A & Vosloorus B; Vosloorus Ext 4, 9, 31, 32 (B); Vosloorus Ext 2, 3, 7, 16, 31; Vosloorus Ext 31 (A); Mabuya Park A and Mabuya Park B; Nguni Section A; Ap Khumalo; Moleleki; Kwenele |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block H | Vereeniging Sharpeville; Sebokeng Unit 3, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19; Sebokeng-East; Beverley Hills-East; Boitumelo; Evaton; Evaton Small Farms; Sebokeng Proper; Stretford; Breswol AH; Emaphopheni Ext 36; Etwatwa Ext 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 21, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36; Etwatwa Ext 2A, 9A; Etwatwa SP; Endicott; Wattville |
Saturday, 21 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block J | Orange Farm; Stretford; Sharpeville; Evaton; Sebokeng; Zonkizizwe; Katlehong South; Magagula Heights |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block G | Tsakane Ext 5 & 11; Mabopane U, B & U Ext 1; Winterveldt; Diepsloot; Mathibestad; plus listed sections |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block F | Cuba; Graceland; Havana; Jetta; Lakeside; Palm Springs; Diepkloof Zone 1,2,6; Orlando East; Soweto Nomzamo; Spruit View; Thabiso |
Sunday, 22 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block A | Ivory Park Ext 8 & 10; Rabie Ridge; Duduza; Meadowlands Zone 1,2,7 West; Rietvallei Outlying; Kagiso Ext 12 & 14 |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block B | Dube; Mofolo; Meadowlands; Jabavu; Chiawelo; Cosmo City; Diepsloot West; plus listed sections |
Monday, 23 February 2026
| Time slot | Block | Areas affected |
|---|---|---|
| 05h00–09h00 | Block C | Dobsonville; Naledi; Mabopane C,E,U,W,V,X; Mabopane M Ext 2; Winterveldt Ward 2,13; Jabulani; Emdeni; Zola; Tsakane Ext 15,18 |
| 17h00–22h00 | Block D | Rethabiseng; Kudube; Moroka; Dhlamini; Klipspruit; Chiawelo; Khutsong; Tsakane Ext 1,8,11,12 |
FAQs: Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule
Is load reduction the same as load shedding?
No. Load reduction protects local networks from overload. Load shedding balances national generation and demand.
Why does my area get hit more often?
Your feeder may carry heavy demand. The municipality then limits supply to protect equipment.
The Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule for February 2026 helps households plan with fewer surprises.
Use the daily tables and confirm your block early each morning.
Then adjust routines and keep essential devices powered.
