Residents of Whittlesea and surrounding areas are being advised to prepare for a planned six-hour electricity supply interruption scheduled for Thursday, 12 November 2026.
According to a notice issued by Eskom, the interruption will take place from 17:00 to 23:00 to allow for maintenance work at the Tsakile substation.
The planned maintenance is expected to affect electricity supply to customers in Whittlesea and surrounding areas during the six-hour period.
Eskom has urged customers to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled interruption and to treat all electrical appliances and installations as live throughout the outage, as electricity could be restored at any time.
The power utility also indicated that should the planned interruption not take place on Thursday, the maintenance work will be rescheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026, during the same period from 17:00 to 23:00.
Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly, particularly those who rely on electricity for essential household activities during the evening.
Eskom has apologised for any inconvenience the interruption may cause and thanked customers for their understanding and cooperation.
The utility has not indicated any additional areas beyond Whittlesea and its surroundings that may be affected by the planned maintenance.
