WhatsApp message of blackout a lie, says Eskom

Messages of a nationwide blackout between 06:00 and 12:00 have been circulating on social media and Eskom says it's not true.

The message that read: 

ESKOM

Please note that there won't be electricity tomorrow from 06:00-12:00 throughout the whole of South Africa. Please pass on the message and make everyone aware

Eskom says it is aware of fake accounts being used to spread false and misleading information. The power utility urges all consumers to continue to check the load shedding schedule.

If you are an Eskom customer please check your load shedding schedule 

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If you fall under the City of Cape Town please check your load shedding schedule 

A good idea would be to invest in surge protector plugs and keep batteries on hand for burglar alarms and other appliances which can accommodate an alternative source of power.

Investing in a gas stove or gel fuel stove will go a long way to ensuring that meals can be prepared without electricity.

kim.kay@inl.co.za