Eskom will conduct planned maintenance, which will result in a 10-hour power outage in Gauteng.
The maintenance work is scheduled for Thursday, 28 August, from 8:00 – 18:00.
ESKOM CONFIRMS TEN-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom stated that there will be an electricity supply disruption in Katlehong due to maintenance being conducted on the distribution network.
“The power outage will affect customers in the Goba section, on Thursday, 28 August, from 8:00 – 18:00. The interruption of electricity is necessary to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines,” the power utility said.
“Eskom in Gauteng conducts planned maintenance on the distribution electricity network across the province as part of its maintenance plan. It is essential for maintenance to be conducted to service the infrastructure to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electricity supply,” Eskom added.
Similarly, the power utility has also scheduled another planned power cut in Duduza, on the East Rand in Gauteng.
The power utility stated that the planned power cut will affect customers in Bluegum View, Zamane, and Zamane informal settlement on Wednesday, 27 August, from 9:00 to 18:00.
RESIDENTS URGED TO TREAT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AS LIVE
In the interest of safety, Eskom said customers should treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the power outage.
“Eskom apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance. Should circumstances beyond the control of Eskom arise, the planned electricity maintenance may not proceed as communicated,” the power utility added.
In addition, Eskom stated that if circumstances are beyond its control, the planned power outage in Gauteng may not proceed as communicated.
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