Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a 14-hour power outage in parts of Soweto, Gauteng.
The maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 July, from 9:00 to 23:00.
ESKOM SCHEDULES 14-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Soweto due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.
“The power outage will affect customers in Moletsane and Tladi in Soweto on Tuesday, 29 July, from 9:00 – 23:00. 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.
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.”
Additionally, the power utility stated that if circumstances beyond its control arise, the planned electricity maintenance in Soweto may not proceed as communicated.
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