Eskom set to implement 9-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng

Eskom has announced that residents in parts of Gauteng will experience a planned electricity interruption on Wednesday, 14 August.

Eskom set to implement 9-hour power outage in parts of GautengDobsonville, Soweto, will experience a planned electricity interruption on Wednesday, 14 August

In its announcement, Eskom emphasised the importance of this maintenance work to ensure the long-term reliability of the power supply in the region. The utility company urged residents to treat all electrical appliances as live during the outage to prevent any potential hazards. Monde Bala, Eskom’s Group Executive for Distribution, highlighted the serious risks posed by overloaded transformers, which can fail or even explode, endangering human lives. Bala explained that load reduction is not a decision taken lightly but is a necessary last resort to protect the community and Eskom’s infrastructure.

To mitigate these risks, Eskom employs load reduction in specific areas during times when transformers are most vulnerable to overloading, such as during peak hours in the early morning and evening. Unlike load shedding, which occurs when there is insufficient power generation to meet demand, load reduction is a proactive measure to safeguard both lives and infrastructure.

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