Monday, 29 June 2020: We are
implementing load reduction from 17:00 – 22:00 to avoid network overloading in
high density areas that are prone to illegal connections, meter bypasses and
vandalism of electricity infrastructure.
Affected Areas:
Soweto –
Chiawelo,
Dhlamini, Jabavu, Jabavu Central Western, Jabulani, Klipriviersoog, Klipspruit,
Klipspruit, Mofolo Central, Mofolo North, Mofolo South, Molapo, Moroka, Moroka
North, Orlando Ekhaya, Orlando West, Pimville Zones 1 to 7 & 9, Senoane and
Zondi.
Bekkersdal
West Ran
Kagiso,
Rietvallei and Sinqobile.
Vaal –
Evaton
Central, Evaton North, Small Farms, Evaton West, Lakeside, Sebokeng zones
3,7,8,10 &12 and Stretford.
During the
load reduction implementation, customers are urged to switch off all their
electrical appliances to avoid power surges when power returns. Failure to do so may lead to transformer
trips or failures, and damages to household appliances when supply is
restored.
Please
do not log a fault during this period.
Report
illegal connections on the Eskom Crime-Line number: 0800 11 27 22.
ENDS