Eskom plans 10-hour power outage for Ga-Rankuwa on Thursday

PRETORIA — 21 August

Parts of Ga-Rankuwa in Tshwane will experience a 10-hour power cut on Thursday for essential grid maintenance, Eskom has announced.

The outage will affect residents in Zones 20 and 21 from 8:00 to 18:00. (Eskom statement)

Eskom confirmed the shutdown is part of scheduled maintenance on Gauteng’s electricity distribution network. The utility stated such work is critical for infrastructure safety and reliability. (Eskom)

Residents should treat all electrical appliances as live during the outage period for safety.

“Eskom would like to thank you for your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience that this maintenance may cause,” the utility said.

South Africans facing outages caused by faults beyond scheduled maintenance can report via Eskom platforms.