The City of Cape Town has announced that a planned 10-hour power outage in parts of the southern suburbs has been postponed and rescheduled for October 10. The outage, which was initially set for September 26, will now take place from 8pm on October 10 until 6am on October 11. This decision was made to incorporate the earlier work into a larger maintenance programme, making better use of resources and funding.
The planned power outage will affect over 60 areas in the Southern and Far South regions of Cape Town, including Muizenberg, St James, Clovelly, Sun Valley, and Kalk Bay. Other areas expected to be affected include Fish Hoek, Glencairn, Simon’s Town, Noordhoek, Ocean View, Kommetjie, Tokai, Kirstenhof, and Lakeside. The City has cautioned that some areas listed may not lose electricity, while surrounding areas not specifically named could also be affected.
The City of Cape Town had previously communicated about planned critical electricity upgrades for Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley, and surrounding areas scheduled for September 19. However, this work was postponed and has now been incorporated into the planned maintenance scheduled for October 10. The City aims to avoid the cost and disruption of carrying out separate outages by combining the work.
Residents have been advised to take precautions during the outage, treating electrical installations as live and switching off appliances to protect them from possible power surges when electricity is restored. The City has also warned that power may be restored before the scheduled completion time. Parts of Strandfontein, Ottery, and Southfield are also on the City’s list of areas that may be affected.
The planned maintenance is part of the City's efforts to upgrade and maintain the electricity infrastructure in Cape Town. The City has assured residents that the work will be carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption. However, residents are advised to prepare for the outage by making necessary arrangements.
The rescheduling of the power outage provides relief to thousands of residents who were expecting a blackout on September 26. The City of Cape Town has urged residents to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions during the outage. The outage is expected to have a significant impact on daily life, and residents are advised to make alternative arrangements.
The City of Cape Town has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of the power outage and has assured residents that the work will be carried out with minimal disruption. The planned maintenance is expected to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in the affected areas.
Key points
- The planned 10-hour power outage in Cape Town's southern suburbs has been rescheduled to October 10.
- Over 60 areas will be affected by the power outage, including Muizenberg, St James, and Kalk Bay.
- Residents have been advised to take precautions during the outage, including treating electrical installations as live and switching off appliances.
