The City of Cape Town has scheduled two planned 7-hour electricity power outages next week that will affect parts of Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie. The interruptions will allow technicians to carry out critical infrastructure upgrades as part of routine maintenance.
According to the City, the first outage will occur on Tuesday, 24 June, between 8:30 and 16:00. The affected areas include Bosduif and Kalkoenweg. The second outage is scheduled for Friday, 27 June, at the same time, impacting Bokmakierie Sewerage, Downing Street, Brandon Street, and Staff Housing.
“It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the highlighted areas on the maps and only on the relevant date,” the City confirmed.
Safety tips for power outage-affected households
The city has urged residents to treat all electrical installations as live during the power outages.
“The electricity supply could be restored at any time,” the city warned.
Residents should switch off appliances in advance to avoid damage caused by power surges when electricity is restored.
The city also advised that “customers must please treat all electrical installations as live,” even when the power appears to be off.
Residents can refer to the City’s online resources, including area-specific links shared ahead of the work, to view detailed maps of the affected streets.
Apologies and support from the city
While the power outages may inconvenience some residents, the city has asked for patience and understanding.
“The city apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding,” it said in a statement.
For more information or assistance, residents are encouraged to contact the City’s Call Centre at 0860 103 089.
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