Eskom to implement 13-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday

Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a 13-hour power outage that will affect some areas in parts of Ga-Rankuwa in Tshwane, Gauteng.

The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 17 September, from 06:00 to 19:00.

ESKOM SCHEDULES 13-HOUR POWER OUTAGE

Eskom stated that there will be an electricity supply disruption in Ga-Rankuwa, Tshwane due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.

“The power outage will affect customers in Kgabalatsane and Michas View on Thursday, 17 September, from 09:00 – 19:00. 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.

AFFECTED 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 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.