Eskom pleads with Gauteng residents to save power to avoid blackouts

Eskom is urging residents of Gauteng to switch off their lights and use electricity sparingly. Image: iStock

Illegal connections, driven by a significant drop in temperatures, have exacerbated the situation, causing power outages in various parts of the province, particularly in Soweto. “This will negatively impact essential services such as healthcare, small businesses, schools, traffic lights, and vulnerable individuals who depend on an uninterrupted power supply,” saidHe noted that during peak hours, the surge in electricity usage poses a risk of overloading the system.

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