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City of Tshwane responding to Mooikloof substation fire and impact on affected areas. Image: iStock

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Cape Town braces for 8-hour power outage

The City of Cape Town has announced an 8-hour power outage in certain areas to accommodate infrastructure maintainance in Landsdowne.

By Nokwanda Ncwane
13-03-24 15:18
in Business and Finance
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City of Tshwane responding to Mooikloof substation fire and impact on affected areas. Image: iStock

The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department will be doing infrastructure maintenance in Lansdowne, resulting in an eight-power outage.

The city performed the maintenance on Tuesday, 13 February, and it was scheduled to be carried out again on Tuesday, 20 February. However, the municipality cancelled it. 

TWO EIGHT-HOUR POWER OUTAGES IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN 

The City said the electricity infrastructure maintenance will be carried out for the second time on Wednesday, 20 March, from 8:00 to 16:00.

The metro municipality is expected to do the maintenance again on 27 March from 8:00 to 16:00. 

“This is essential maintenance of critical power infrastructure in the Lansdowne area. The maintenance work ensures a reliable electricity supply for residents in the area. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused,” the city said.

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The Cape Town areas that will be affected by the planned eight-hour power outage on Wednesday, 20 March. Source: City of Cape Town.

RESIDENTS WARNED TO TREAT APPLIANCES AS LIVE 

Furthermore, the municipality warned that the electricity supply could be restored at any time. Customers must treat all electrical installations as live for the entire duration of the interruption. 

Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution and to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on.

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