Eskom to implement nine-hour power outage in Joburg on Friday

Eskom has scheduled planned maintenance resulting in a 10-hour power outage in Sunninghill, Sandton in Johannesburg.

The maintenance is scheduled for Friday, 28 February from 8:30 – 18:00.

ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT A PLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN JOHANNESBURG

Eskom said there will be electricity supply disruption in Sunninghill due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network.

“The power outage will affect customers in Sunninghill on Friday, 28 February, from 8:30 – 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.

‘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 should circumstances be beyond its control, the planned power outage in Sunninghill may not proceed as communicated.

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