Parts of Evaton Central will have no power for nine hours due to essential maintenance. Image: Shutterstock.
Johannesburg faces 6-hour power outage in specific suburbs this Friday
Johannesburg specific suburbs to endure a 6-hour power outage this Friday for crucial maintenance, enhancing overall service quality.
Parts of Evaton Central will have no power for nine hours due to essential maintenance. Image: Shutterstock.
Certain Johannesburg suburbs residents should prepare for a scheduled power outage on Friday, 2 February, from 8:00 to 14:00.
The interruption stems from essential maintenance work at the Klipfontein Substation, a crucial step in City Power’s ongoing commitment to enhancing service quality.
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The areas affected by the Johannesburg power outage
- Klipfontein View Ext 1
- Klipfontein View Ext 2
- Klipfontein View Ext 3
This outage is part of a proactive strategy to ensure a more reliable power supply in the long run. The affected suburbs will experience a temporary loss of electricity during the stipulated hours.
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While City Power acknowledges the inconvenience, they stress the importance of the maintenance, emphasising it as vital for the overall improvement of the network.
Residents urged to treat their electricity supply points as live
“As the supply may be restored at any time, customers are urged to always treat their electricity supply points as live,” said City Power.
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City Power regrets any disruptions caused by this necessary intervention and appreciates the cooperation of the affected residents.
Stay tuned to City’s Power social media for further updates and information on power restoration in the specified areas.
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