Eskom Announces Planned Power Outages for Gauteng Maintenance

JOHANNESBURG — 26 June 2024

Eskom will conduct 10-hour power cuts in parts of Gauteng this week for essential maintenance.

The utility confirmed scheduled outages affecting Kathehong’s Goba section from 8:00 to 18:00 on Thursday, 28 August.

Eskom stated: “The interruption of electricity is necessary to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines.” (Eskom statement)

A separate outage will impact Duduza on Wednesday, 27 August from 09:00 to 18:00. Affected areas include Bluegum View, Zamane, and Zamane informal settlement.

Maintenance forms part of routine infrastructure servicing. Eskom explained: “It is essential for maintenance to be conducted to service the infrastructure to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electricity supply.”

Residents are urged to treat all electrical appliances as live during outages for safety.

The utility apologized for inconvenience, noting: “Should circumstances beyond the control of Eskom arise, the planned electricity maintenance may not proceed as communicated.” (Eskom statement)