Eskom to enforce nine-hour power cut in Gauteng on Friday
Eskom will carry out critical maintenance on its distribution network in parts of Gauteng, causing a power outage on Friday, 15 August.
Eskom will cut power for nine hours in parts of Gauteng on Friday, 15 August, from 8:30 to 18:00, to carry out planned maintenance.
NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGE TO IMPACT PARTS OF GAUTENG
Eskom announced an electricity supply disruption in Zonkezizwe, Katlehong, due to maintenance on the distribution network.
The power utility said the planned power cut will affect customers in Zonkezizwe extension 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Friday, 15 August, from 8:30 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, Eskom implemented a nine-hour power outage in Orlando West on Wednesday, 13 August.
The planned power cut affected customers in Killarney, Mzimhlophe, and Orlando West from 8:00 to 18:00.
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.”