Eskom announces 9-hour power outage in Gauteng on Wednesday
· The South African
Residents in Nooitgedacht, Gauteng, will experience a scheduled electricity interruption on Wednesday as Eskom carries out essential maintenance on its distribution network. The power utility has confirmed that the outage will last for nine hours, starting in the morning and continuing into the evening.
Eskom said the planned interruption forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the reliability of electricity infrastructure in the area. The maintenance work aims to ensure stable power supply and reduce the risk of unexpected outages in future.
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Eskom planned maintenance to affect the supply
According to Eskom, the outage will take place on Wednesday, 29 April, from 9:00 until 18:00. During this period, customers in Nooitgedacht will be without electricity while technicians work on the distribution system.
The utility stated, “The outage will affect customers Nooitgedacht on Wednesday 29 April from 9:00 until 18:00.”
Eskom emphasised that the interruption is necessary, adding that it is “required to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines.”
While planned outages can be inconvenient, Eskom maintains that such measures are critical to ensuring long-term efficiency and reducing unplanned disruptions.
Safety precautions during the outage
Eskom has urged residents to exercise caution during the outage period. The utility warned that electrical systems should be handled carefully, even when power is not available.
“In the interest of safety, customers are advised to treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the power supply outage,” Eskom said.
This precaution aims to prevent accidents that may occur when the electricity supply is unexpectedly restored.
Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances and prepare in advance to minimise disruption to daily activities.
Possibility of changes to the scheduleEskom also noted that unforeseen circumstances could affect the maintenance schedule. While the outage is planned, factors beyond the utility’s control may result in delays or changes.
“Should circumstances beyond the control of Eskom arise, the planned electricity maintenance may not proceed as communicated,” the utility explained.
Eskom apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked customers for their cooperation during the maintenance process.