Weekend load shedding often feels worse because shops, churches, and home cooking all hit the same hours. ESCOM publishes group schedules. Your neighbourhood may not match the group name you expect, so confirm with neighbours rather than trusting a screenshot from last month.
Charge phones and power banks in the morning if your group is listed for afternoon cuts. Keep a torch where children can find it. Fridges last longer if you stop opening them during a long outage.
For the wider guide to schedules and coping tips, see our ESCOM explainer.