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The Citizen
11-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Parts of Zululand region remain without electricity
Parts of Zululand region remain without electricity Following Tuesday's severe weather across KZN, which led to a widespread power outage, Eskom technicians continue to work diligently to repair the damage. According to Eskom's KZN industry support and stakeholder management Stefanie Jansen van Rensburg, while some areas have been restored, the persistent weather conditions, as well as the extent of the damage coupled with access challenges, have hampered restoration efforts. ALSO READ: Severe weather causes widespread power outages across KZN 'Eskom apologises for the inconvenience, and appreciates customers' patience and understanding during this time,' said Van Rensburg. Outstanding areas being attended to in the Zululand region include Empangeni, Melmoth, Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma and eShowe. Customers who are still experiencing power outages are encouraged to log a fault using any of Eskom's available self-service channels, such as: • MyEskom customer app: available for download on Google Play and Apple Store • Alfred the Chatbot: Also available on WhatsApp: 08600 37566 • USSD platform: dial *120*37566# and follow the prompts • Eskom Contact Centre: 08600 ESKOM (37566) Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Severe weather causes widespread power outages across KZN
Following a bout of severe weather, which brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and snowfall to KZN, Eskom has reported multiple power outages across the province. The power utility's KZN industry support and stakeholder management Zethu Sonjica said 'significant disruptions' have been caused to the electricity supply in several regions. ALSO READ: WATCH: N2 snow closure in Kokstad, hail in Jozini and Hluhluwe Affected areas include Empangeni, Melmoth, Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma and eShowe in the Zululand region, as well as other areas across KZN. Restoration efforts under way 'Eskom has deployed technical teams to attend to faults in accessible areas. However, the utility notes that many roads remain closed due to flooding and snow, making access to some affected zones impossible at this time. Technicians remain on standby and will attend to these areas as soon as they become reachable,' said Sonjica. Durban – High Winds: + 50 Km/h winds with gusts towards 100 Km/h – trees down all over — TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 10, 2025 Sonjica added that they understand the inconvenience and frustration this situation causes, and appealed to customers for patience and understanding as they work to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. 'Eskom has issued a strong warning to the public to treat all electrical infrastructure as live. 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,' said Sonjica. Eskom reporting channels: • MyEskom customer app: available for download on Google Play and Apple Store • Alfred the Chatbot: Also available on WhatsApp: 08600 37566 • USSD platform: Simply dial *120*37566# on your phone and follow the prompts • Eskom Contact Centre: Dial 08600 ESKOM (37566) Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Storm havoc in KZN: Eskom responds to multiple power outages
Heavy rain and severe lightning storms experienced in parts of KZN last night (Thursday) resulted in multiple network faults and interruption to electricity supply. According to Eskom's industry support and stakeholder management, Joyce Zingoni, restoration efforts are under way as the power utility's technical teams worked through the night to restore supply to most customers. ALSO READ: Suspects nabbed with R1.5m worth of stolen Eskom property Fault-finding and repairs are still in progress. Affected areas include Mtubatuba, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Manguzi and Pongola. 'Eskom appeals for patience from our customers, as some areas are inaccessible due to infrastructure damage. We assure you that every effort is being made to restore power safely and efficiently,' said Zingoni. Zingoni further urged the public to treat all electrical installations as live and to stay away from fallen cables, damaged infrastructure, or any hazardous areas, and to report those to local authorities immediately, or directly to Eskom through the following channels: • MyEskom customer app: available for download on Google Play and Apple Store • Alfred the Chatbot: • USSD platform: Dial *120*37566# on your phone and follow the prompts • Eskom Contact Centre: Dial 08600 ESKOM (37566) • Alfred on WhatsApp. Save the Eskom Share Call number 08600 37566 to your phone, open WhatsApp and start chatting with Alfred Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
