As part of ongoing efforts to maintain a reliable electricity supply, the Rustenburg Municipality has released the load shedding schedule for the week of July 21–27, 2025. These measures are necessary due to increased demand and maintenance work on aging infrastructure.

The planned interruptions will follow a rotational pattern, ensuring fairness and predictability for residents and businesses.

Estimated completion: August 30, 2025

What You Need to Know

• Duration: Each outage will last approximately 2 hours.

• Peak Times: Expect higher probability of outages between 6 AM–9 AM and 6 PM–8 PM.

• Notification: Residents will receive SMS alerts 24 hours before scheduled interruptions.

How to Prepare

• Keep backup lighting ready (torches, candles).

• Unplug sensitive electronics during scheduled outages.

• Charge devices beforehand.