Eskom set to carry out 12-hour power outage in Gauteng next week
Eskom will carry out critical maintenance on its distribution network, causing a 12-hour power outage on Tuesday, 2 July.
Eskom will implement a 12-hour power outage in the Gauteng region on Tuesday, 1 July, from 8:00 to 20:00 to carry out planned maintenance.
ESKOM SCHEDULES 12-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom announced that it will disrupt the electricity supply in Aston Lake, Benoni, to carry out maintenance on the distribution network.
“The power outage will affect customers in Aston Lake on Tuesday, 1 July, from 8:00 – 20:00. 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.
Additionally, the power utility said should circumstances beyond its control arise, the planned electricity maintenance in Benoni may not proceed as communicated.