South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has reported that severe weather conditions have disrupted its electricity networks nationwide, slowing power restoration efforts.
According to Eskom, the adverse weather has led to a sharp increase in faults across its supply areas countrywide.
While major disruptions in the Eastern Cape have largely been resolved, the KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Free State provinces remain severely affected, the utility said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Eskom explained that its teams are on the ground repairing damaged infrastructure to restore supply to affected communities, including Tzaneen and Mashashane in Limpopo.
The utility noted that the prevailing conditions are placing significant strain on response times, particularly in areas where access is restricted due to flooding, damaged infrastructure, or unsafe terrain.
Despite these challenges, Eskom said its teams are working around the clock to restore electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
“We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers during this holiday period,” Eskom said.
“For safety reasons, customers are reminded to always treat electrical networks as live, even when supply appears to be off.”
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