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Eskom has announced that it will implement the “supply restriction” of electricity in some areas of Gauteng with high demand.
The electric company says it has continuously recorded a substantially high trend in energy demand during peak periods in the morning and afternoon, between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and again between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Overloading caused by illegal connections, meter bypasses, and tampering with electrical infrastructure has resulted in repeated failures and explosions of that infrastructure.
The “supply restriction” will be implemented on a rotating basis while Eskom monitors any improvement in energy demands, eliminates illegal connections and acts against meter tampering.
Violators will be penalized.
Senior Manager, Maintenance and Operations at the Gauteng Operating Unit, Motlhabane Ramashi, said: “It is prudent that we take deliberate steps to significantly reduce the extremely high costs associated with repeated equipment failure as a result of overloading, which costs more already that energy is used indiscriminately during peak periods. This unprecedented measure is necessary to contain the situation.
“We believe that constant repairs and replacement of equipment that fails before we can make your investment are unwarranted, and this will not sustain our operations if we continue on this path. This is in line with our priorities to contain operating costs and improve plant performance.
“We will continue to collaborate and collaborate with affected communities and stakeholders to ensure that electricity is delivered to all customers, as we believe that electricity remains an essential service.”
The statement came as residents of the Soweto and Vaal area were complaining about the power outages, with some claiming that they had been without power all Tuesday.
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