Cape Town is preparing for a significant 10-hour power outage as part of crucial maintenance and upgrades to its electricity infrastructure. The planned interruption is set to occur from 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, until 8 a.m. the following morning, affecting over 60 areas in the southern parts of the city.
Residents in neighborhoods such as Muizenberg, St James, Clovelly, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town, Sun Valley, Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Steenberg, and Westlake are expected to be impacted by the scheduled power cut. This maintenance is part of the City of Cape Town’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its ageing infrastructure, enhance network reliability, and bolster the resilience of its power supply.
As a precaution, the city has advised residents to switch off electrical appliances before the outage begins. This measure is intended to protect devices from potential power surges when electricity is restored. Additionally, the city has warned residents to treat all electrical installations as live throughout the maintenance period, even if power appears to be off.
The City of Cape Town has highlighted that electricity could be restored earlier than planned, depending on the progress of the maintenance work. This initiative is crucial for improving the efficiency and reliability of the city’s electricity network, which is vital for supporting its growing population and infrastructure demands.