Scheduled power outages to impact parts of Cape Town
Eskom will perform essential maintenance in parts of Cape Town, scheduling planned electricity interruptions on 7 and 11 July.
As Eskom carries out critical infrastructure maintenance, the City of Cape Town will interrupt power in the Atlantis Industrial area on Monday, 7 July, and Friday, 11 July, from 8:00 to 16:00.
The City says this planned outage supports essential upgrades to Eskom’s NTCSA infrastructure.
“[The] electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom NTCSA infrastructure maintenance,” it said in a statement.
The city confirmed it will only cut power in the areas marked on the interruption map during the specified dates and times. Officials expect the maintenance to run on schedule but have advised residents to be ready in case power is restored earlier than planned.
Safety and precautionary measures are urged during the power interruptions
Residents and businesses are urged to take precautions during the power interruptions.
“The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work,” the city cautioned.
To prevent damage caused by power surges when electricity is restored, the city has advised consumers to unplug appliances beforehand.
“Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution,” the statement added.
An area-specific outage map is available online to help affected residents plan.
City apologises and requests cooperation
Acknowledging the power interruptions, the City apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance may cause.
“The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding,” it stated.