10-hour power outage scheduled for parts of Gauteng on Wednesday

Eskom announced it will cut power for 10 hours in parts of Gauteng on Wednesday, 25 June, to perform essential maintenance on its distribution infrastructure.

The outage will start at 8:00 and last until 18:00.

Eskom said the shutdown will affect Tsakane Extensions 16, 17, and 19, along with Duduza Extension 3 and Zamane. The company said it needs to carry out the planned interruption to maintain the safety and reliability of the electricity supply over the long term.

“The interruption in electricity supply is necessary to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines,” Eskom said in a notice.

Safety and appliance caution during a power outage

To protect public safety, Eskom urged all residents in the affected areas to treat all electrical appliances as live throughout the outage. This precaution aims to prevent electrical accidents if the power returns unexpectedly.

“Customers are advised to treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the power supply outage,” the utility added.

The utility also said that while the maintenance is scheduled, unforeseen circumstances may lead to changes in the plan.

Apology and Possibility of Schedule Changes

Eskom apologised in advance for any inconvenience the power outage may cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation. The power utility also warned that it might reschedule the maintenance if unforeseen events occur.

“Eskom would like to thank you for your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance,” the notice concluded.