Eskom customers in Katlehong were assured that there would be no electricity shutdown in the entire area contrary to messages that were in circulation last Tuesday.
Supply was restored to Goba, Zuma and Mavimbela sections which were without electricity in the past week and although Ncala Section remains without electricity supply since February 19, Eskom claims that this is after community protests erupted and prevented Eskom technicians from completing the installation process of split meters in the area.
“The installation of split meters is part of Eskom’s efforts to upgrade the electricity network in the area to address the overloading of transformers, illegal connections and unplanned outages.
“Until Eskom is satisfied that the safety of its employees is not compromised, technicians will unfortunately not be attending to any electricity related issues in the area.
“Eskom remains committed to ensure reliable electricity supply in the area and in Katlehong as a whole,” said Kelebogile Motlhomedi, media officer of the metro.
Consumers are encouraged to report any unplanned electricity interruptions and Eskom commits to communicate all planned electricity outages due to maintenance.
For any electricity related enquiries, customers are requested to call Eskom’s contact centre on 086 003 7566 (24 hours) or SMS their query and account number/meter number to 35328 (Elect) or email customerservices@eskom.co.za.
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