Eskom schedules nine-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng
Eskom will conduct critical maintenance on its distribution network in parts of Gauteng, resulting in a power outage on Tuesday, 12 August.
Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a nine-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng.
The first maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 August, from 8:00 to 16:00.
ESKOM SCHEDULES NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Vosloorus, Boksburg due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.
“The power outage will affect customers in Vosloorus on Tuesday, 12 August, from 8:00 – 16:00. The interruption of electricity is necessary to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines,” the power utility said.
Similarly, Eskom has scheduled another nine-hour power outage in Zonkezizwe, Katlehong, in Gauteng.
The power utility said the planned power cut will affect customers in Zonkezizwe extension 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Friday, 15 August, from 8:30 to 16:00.
“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.
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 would like to thank you for your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance.”
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