Eskom mobilises additional resources following supply disruptions
The power utility has cited severe weather conditions as the cause of the outages.
Eskom, the national power utility in South Africa, has deployed extra technical personnel to several regions due to electricity supply interruptions. Severe weather events, including torrential rain, snowfall, powerful gusts, and extreme cold, are blamed for causing the blackouts. Provinces such as Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and the Free State have reported weather-related faults and damage to electrical infrastructure.
Daphne Mokwena, a spokesperson for Eskom, stated that the company's teams are examining the damage, addressing faults, and striving to restore power where possible. However, Mokwena warned that road closures, treacherous landscapes, and ongoing adverse weather could lead to longer-than-usual restoration times in certain areas. The safety of both customers and technical teams remains Eskom's top priority.
Mokwena urged customers to take necessary safety measures, treating all electrical infrastructure, including fallen or low-hanging power lines, as live and dangerous.
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