Eskom's nine-hour power outage to affect parts of Joburg

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Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a nine-hour power outage in Soweto, Johannesburg.

The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 22 May, in Soweto from 9:00 – 18:00.

ESKOM SCHEDULES NINE-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN JOHANNESBURG

Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Chiawelo, Mapetla and Senoane in Soweto, due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.

“The power outage will affect customers in parts of Chiawelo, Mapetla and Senoane on Thursday, 22 May, from 9:00 – 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.

Moreover, Eskom has also announced another planned nine-hour power outage for ten areas in Katlehong on Monday, 19 May, from 9:00 to 18:00.

The power utility will conduct essential maintenance on its distribution network, affecting residents in Monise, Palime, Moseleki, Tsolo, Ramokonopi, Phooki, Mopeli, Motsamai, Hlahatsi, and Mokoena.

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.

In addition, Eskom said that if circumstances are beyond its control, the planned power outage in Johannesburg may not proceed as communicated.