Johannesburg braces for 8-hour power outage on Wednesday
City Power has announced an 8-hour scheduled power outage certain areas in johannesburg on Wednesday, 28 February.
City Power, the electricity provider for Johannesburg and surrounding areas, has announced a scheduled power interruption on Wednesday, 28 February.
The power interruption will occur from 9:00 until 17:00.
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AFFECTED AREAS
Residents should prepare for temporary disruptions in power supply in these areas:
- Johannesburg
- Houghton Estate
- Berea
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Please be reminded of a planned maintenance at Fort Substation scheduled for Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00 ^KM pic.twitter.com/J8tqI1W4NQ
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) February 25, 2024
“The interruption is necessary to do maintenance work on our network which is part of our program of constantly striving to provide a better service,” stated City Power.
This interruption is part of City Power’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve their network infrastructure to provide a better service to customers. The maintenance work is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in these areas.
During the maintenance period, the electricity provider may unexpectedly restore the supply, so customers should treat their electricity supply points as live at all times.
Furthermore, City Power acknowledges that this interruption may cause inconvenience to residents and businesses in the affected areas and regrets any inconvenience caused.
JOHANNESBURG PLANNED POWER OUTAGE: PREPARE AHEAD
The announcement serves as a reminder for residents and businesses to prepare for the temporary disruption in power supply.
Planning accordingly is advisable. This involves taking necessary precautions such as charging electronic devices and securing perishable items. Additionally, minimising reliance on electrical appliances during the scheduled maintenance period is recommended.