Seven-hour power outage to affect parts of Tshwane on Thursday
Due to an emergency supply interruption, Eskom has scheduled a seven-hour power outage which is set to affect Cullinan in Tshwane.
The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 29 May from 11:00 – 18:00.
The power utility said there will be emergency electricity supply interruption due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.
The maintenance will affect the following customers: Butjani Lodge
Lama-Lama Game Reserve
Loodswaai Game Lodge
Leeuwfontein Provincial Nature Reserve
Moloto North
Savanna Game Farm
Wagondrift Lodge, Spa and Game Farm
Similarly, Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Soweto, due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.
'The power outage will affect customers in parts of Braamfischer Phases 1, 2 and Doornkop Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Friday, 30 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.
In the interest of safety, Eskom said customers should treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the planned maintenance.
'Eskom apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance,' the power utility said.
In addition, Eskom said that if circumstances are beyond its control, the planned power outage in Gauteng may not proceed as communicated.
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