JB Marks Local Municipality Issues Updated Temporary Load Shedding Schedule
The JB Marks Local Municipality Communication Unit has released an updated temporary load shedding schedule affecting various substations and residential areas for Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The notice, issued on Sunday, May 10, outlines specific windows where power supply will be interrupted to manage the local grid. Residents and businesses are advised to plan accordingly to mitigate the impact of these outages.
Scheduled Outages: Monday, 11 May 2026
The week begins with rolling outages starting early in the morning for Ikageng and surrounding areas, moving through the industrial and central business districts throughout the day.
Substation
Areas Affected
Time Period
Ikageng Main
Ikageng Proper & Ikageng Extensions
06:00 – 09:00
Alpha
Industrial Area, Suiddorp, Potch Hospital
09:00 – 12:00
Gamma
Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Steve Biko area, Military Base, Witrand
12:00 – 15:00
Epsilon
Miederpark, Grimbeeck Park
15:00 – 18:00
Delta
CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree & Rivier St
15:00 – 18:00
Beta
Promosa, Mohadin, Vuselela College area, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, CBD
18:00 – 21:00
Alpha
Industrial Area, Suiddorp, Potch Hospital
21:00 – 00:00
Scheduled Outages: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The rotation continues into Tuesday, with several areas facing different time slots compared to the previous day.
Substation
Areas Affected
Time Period
Gamma
Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Steve Biko area, Military Base, Witrand
06:00 – 09:00
Epsilon
Miederpark, Grimbeeck Park
09:00 – 12:00
Delta
CBD, Mooirivier Mall, River Walk Mall, Municipal Offices, Maree & Rivier St
09:00 – 12:00
Beta
Promosa, Mohadin, Vuselela College area, Kenneth McArthur Stadium, CBD
12:00 – 15:00
Ikageng Main
Ikageng Proper & Ikageng Extensions
15:00 – 18:00
Gamma
Dassierand, Kanonierspark, Steve Biko area, Military Base, Witrand
18:00 – 21:00
Epsilon
Miederpark, Grimbeeck Park
21:00 – 00:00
Important Safety Reminder
The municipality reminds residents that all electrical installations should be treated as live at all times during the load shedding period, as the power may be restored earlier than scheduled without prior notice.
For further updates, residents can visit the official municipality website at www.jbmarks.co.za or follow their official social media pages on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).