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The South African
4 days ago
- Climate
- The South African
Eskom confirms over 20 areas facing power outages in KZN
As a bout of severe weather has swept across the country, Eskom KZN has reported multiple power outages across the province on Tuesday following a bout of severe weather, which has included heavy rainfall, strong winds and snowfall. Significant disruptions to the electricity supply has been confirmed in nearly two dozen regions. The areas currently impacted by outages include Empangeni, Melmoth, Inkosi Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma, Eshowe, Bergville, Ladysmith, Ingagane, Paulpietersburg, Ixopo, Kokstad, Cedarville, Franklin, Umzimkhulu, Bulwer, Lamington, Harding, Ingeli, Paddock, Edendale, and Riverdale. Eskom said it has deployed technical teams to attend to faults in accessible areas as inclement weather continues to batter KZN. 'We understand the inconvenience and frustration this situation causes and appeal to our customers for patience and understanding as we work to restore power safely and as quickly as possible,' Eskom said. 'Residents are urged to stay clear of fallen cables, damaged poles, or any exposed wiring, and to report such hazards immediately to local authorities or via Eskom's reporting channels.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Severe weather knocks out power across KZN
Eskom KZN is battling widespread power outages following heavy rain, strong winds and snowfall that lashed parts of the province on Monday, June 10. Communities from Kokstad to Ladysmith are without electricity as Eskom teams race to repair storm-damaged infrastructure. Areas affected include: Empangeni, Melmoth, Inkosi Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma, Eshowe, Bergville, Ladysmith, Ingagane, Paulpietersburg, Ixopo, Kokstad, Cedarville, Franklin, Umzimkhulu, Bulwer, Lamington, Harding, Ingeli, Paddock, Edendale, and Riverdale. Eskom says teams have been dispatched to affected zones, but many roads are flooded or snowed over, delaying access to several areas. 'We understand the frustration and thank residents for their patience as we work to restore power safely,' the utility said. Residents are urged to stay away from fallen power lines, exposed cables, and damaged poles, and to treat all electrical equipment as live. Hazards should be reported to Eskom or local authorities immediately. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
