Approximately 70 percent of Edenvale will be without power until further notice.
At approximately 4.30am this morning, the Northrand supply cable in Edenvale tripped.
The power outage has affected the Edenvale CBD, Edenvale, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Ridge, Glendower and its extensions and Dowerglen and its extensions.
According to Eskom, technical teams were dispatched to the site to assess the extent of the damaged caused.
“Consequently, extensive planning and execution are required to restore supply to the affected areas, which is estimated to take an extended period of time due to the complexity of the situation,” Eskom said in a media statement.
Eskom also apologised for the inconvenience caused.
Residents can contact the Eskom Contact Centre on 086 003 7566.
