Planned power interruptions to affect parts of Cape Town
According to the City, the planned work forms part of essential upgrades on Eskom's NTCSA infrastructure.
'[The] electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom NTCSA infrastructure maintenance,' it said in a statement.
The city confirmed that only the areas indicated on the power interruption map will be affected during the specified dates and times. The maintenance is expected to proceed without delays, although residents have been advised to prepare for potential early restorations.
Residents and businesses are urged to take precautions during the power interruptions.
'The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work,' the city cautioned.
To prevent damage caused by power surges when electricity is restored, the city has advised consumers to unplug appliances beforehand.
'Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution,' the statement added.
An area-specific outage map is available online to help affected residents plan.
Acknowledging the power interruptions, the City apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance may cause.
'The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding,' it stated.
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