eThekwini Municipality Announces Planned Power Outages in Mpumalanga Township From February 15th to 17th for Essential Substation Maintenance

If you live in Mpumalanga Township, there’s an important update regarding your electricity supply.

From February 15th to February 17th, the eThekwini Municipality has announced planned power outages that will affect the area.

Why Is the Power Going Off?

The scheduled outages are necessary for Eskom to perform vital maintenance work at the Georgedale Substation, which is responsible for supplying power to the Mpumalanga Substation.

The electricity will be cut off daily from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow for repairs and improvements.

The municipality has emphasized that this work is critical to ensure the continued reliability of the electrical system.

Impact on Residents and Businesses

These outages will disrupt both homes and businesses within Mpumalanga Township, so it’s important to plan ahead.

The municipality assures residents that these maintenance efforts will ultimately lead to a more reliable power supply, improving the overall quality of electricity in the area.

However, they also issued a safety reminder: Treat all electrical installations as live during the outage to avoid any accidents.

Businesses, in particular, are encouraged to take proactive measures to minimize the impact of the disruptions.

No Load Shedding for Now

On a positive note, Eskom confirmed that load shedding remains suspended as of February 7th, thanks to the stabilizing of the electricity grid and the replenishment of emergency reserves.

Additionally, the Kusile Unit has resumed operations after undergoing necessary repairs, further contributing to the grid’s stability.

How Are You Preparing for the Outage?

How do you think this outage will affect your daily routine or business operations? What steps are you taking to prepare for the scheduled outages in Mpumalanga Township?