Parts of the KwaZulu-Natal province will be without electricity today (Thursday), while Eskom implements load reductions.
In a statement, Eskom said the operation will prevent network overloading caused by illegal connections, vandalised electricity infrastructure and bypassed meters.
“Overloading of networks leads to damage to the electricity infrastructure through explosions in overloaded transformers and mini-substations. It also poses danger to people and property in the affected communities. Currently, Eskom is battling to keep up with the increased equipment failure that is costing millions to repair.”
Areas to be affected include: Dannhauser, Ladysmith, parts of eThekwini, Newcastle and uMshwathi. These areas will be without electricity from 7am to 9am, or 5pm to 9pm.
Newcastle (5pm – 7pm)
Madadeni
Customers from affected areas are encouraged not to log a fault during this period and to treat all installations as live.
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