Eskom Announces 18-Hour Planned Power Outage in Parts of Gauteng

​In infrastructure news, power utility Eskom has scheduled a cumulative 18-hour power interruption affecting specific areas in Gauteng over a two-day period for essential network maintenance.

​Affected Area: Parts of Tsakane in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni.

​Day 1: Thursday, 29 October, from 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours).

​Day 2: Friday, 30 October, from 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours).

​Total Duration: 18 hours split evenly across the two days.

​Eskom stated that routine and planned maintenance on the provincial distribution network is vital. Servicing the electrical infrastructure directly ensures the long-term safety, efficiency, and reliability of electricity supply to residents.

​The utility has apologized for the significant inconvenience caused to households and businesses, reminding customers to treat all electrical appliances and points as live during the outage windows, as power could be restored earlier or later depending on on-site conditions.

Residents and business owners in the affected areas of Tsakane are advised to plan accordingly by charging essential devices, securing backup power solutions where possible, and making necessary adjustments to operational hours. For updates or further inquiries regarding the maintenance schedule, customers can check Eskom’s official regional communication channels or contact their customer support line.

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Eskom to implement 18-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng

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