Parts of Johannesburg will have no electricity due to Eskom maintenance. Image: iStock
Parts of Johannesburg will have no electricity due to Eskom maintenance
Eskom has planned a crucial power interruption in Johannesburg for necessary network maintenance. Here are the affected areas…
Parts of Johannesburg will have no electricity due to Eskom maintenance. Image: iStock
Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has announced a scheduled power interruption for customers in parts of Johannesburg.
This disruption is essential for conducting maintenance on the distribution network, ensuring the reliability and safety of the electricity supply.
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Areas to be affected in Johannesburg
The affected areas include Broadacres, Dainfern, Fourways, Gardens, and Witkoppen. The planned outage is set to occur on Thursday, 21 December 2023, from 9:00 to 15:00. During this period, customers are urged to treat all electrical appliances as live to prevent potential safety hazards.
“In the interest of safety, customers are advised to treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the power supply outage,” said Eskom.
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The maintenance activities focus on critical repairs and enhancements to the distribution power lines. Eskom emphasises the importance of these measures to guarantee the long-term efficiency of the electricity infrastructure.
In light of the inconvenience caused by the interruption, Eskom extends gratitude to customers for their cooperation and understanding.
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Eskom apologises for any inconvenience caused
The company apologises for any disruption and assures customers that the temporary inconvenience is a necessary step to ensure a robust and reliable electricity supply in the region.
Eskom encourages residents to plan accordingly, taking necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of the scheduled power outage on their daily activities.
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