Eskom to implement 18-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng

Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled an 18-hour power outage that will affect some areas in Tsakane, Brakpan in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 29 October from 09:00 to 18:00 and again on Friday, 30 October from 09:00 – 18:00.

ESKOM SCHEDULES TWO NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGES IN TSAKANE

Eskom stated that there will be an electricity supply disruption in Tsakane due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.

“The power outage will affect customers in parts of Tsakane extensions 5A, 5B, 5C and 11 on Thursday, 29 October from 09:00 – 18:00 and on Friday, 30 October from 09:00 – 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.

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.