Gauteng to experience another power outage on Wednesday
Eskom continues maintenance on its distribution network in Gauteng, causing a power outage on Wednesday, 3 September.
Eskom will carry out planned maintenance, causing a nine-hour power outage in some areas of Gauteng.
The maintenance is set for Wednesday, 3 September, from 9:00 to 18:00.
ESKOM SCHEDULES ANOTHER NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN GAUTENG
Eskom announced that maintenance on the distribution network will disrupt the electricity supply in Dobsonville.
“The power outage will affect customers in Mmesi Park and Old Dobsonville on Wednesday, 3 September, from 9:00 – 18:00. 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.
CUSTOMERS URGED TO TREAT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AS LIVE
For safety, Eskom advised customers to treat all electrical appliances as live throughout the power outage.
“Eskom apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance. Should circumstances beyond the control of Eskom arise, the planned electricity maintenance may not proceed as communicated,” the power utility added.