Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a nine-hour power outage in Gauteng.
The maintenance is scheduled for Wednesday, 27 August, from 9:00 to 18:00.
ESKOM SCHEDULES NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Duduza on the East Rand in Gauteng due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.
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.
“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, several parts of Soweto in Gauteng will experience an electricity supply interruption on Friday, 29 August, as Eskom has scheduled a nine-hour power outage.
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 this maintenance may cause,” the power utility said.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR ESKOM’S PLANNED POWER OUTAGES IN GAUTENG?
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
