Residents of Athlone, Cape Town, are preparing for a 10-hour power outage on Wednesday, August 20, as the City’s electricity and generation teams conduct essential maintenance on the electrical infrastructure. The outage will take place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and will affect specific areas, prompting residents to check the city’s website for a detailed map of the impacted streets.
While the city anticipates the outage will last for the full duration, they caution that power may be restored earlier. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions by switching off appliances to prevent potential damage from power surges when electricity is restored. The city has issued an apology for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding during this maintenance period.