City of Tshwane announces a 10-hour power outage on Monday
· The South African
Residents supplied by the Heatherley Substation in Mamelodi are being warned to prepare for a 10-hour electricity blackout next week after the City of Tshwane rescheduled maintenance work originally set for this weekend.
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The City’s Energy and Electricity Business Unit confirmed that the interruption, initially planned for Saturday, 20 June, has been rescheduled to Monday, 22 June. The delay was prompted by the Independent Electoral Commission’s voter registration activities taking place over the weekend.
“The rescheduling is due to the IEC’s voter registration activities taking place over this weekend,” the city said in a media alert issued on 19 June.
When the power outage will hit and which areas are affected
The electricity supply interruption is scheduled to run from 8:00 to 18:00 on Monday, lasting approximately 10 hours. The following areas will be without power:
- Savanna Estate
- The Blyde
- Nellmapius Extensions 6, 7, 8, and 22
- Pienaarspoort
- Kopanong (Skierlik)
Technicians will shut down electricity components at the Heatherley Substation to carry out critical infrastructure upgrades. Residents in these areas should plan accordingly, charging devices, storing water, and making alternative arrangements for heating or cooking ahead of time.
How to Report Outages and Stay Safe
The City of Tshwane urged all residents to treat electrical installations as live throughout the duration of the outage, regardless of whether power appears to be off in their area.
To report power outages, residents can contact the city’s customer care centre on 012 358 9999 and select option 3, or SMS the word “power” followed by their account number to 082 612 0333 or 44676.