Restore the power grid | Gauteng residents urged to reduce consumption

JOHANNESBURG – If you’re in Gauteng, Eskom is asking you to switch off your lights and try to use electricity sparingly. The power utility says it is facing an increased load on its transformers due to a significant drop in temperatures. This has resulted in power outages in some parts of the province, particularly in Soweto. READ: SA HAS ENJOYED UNINTERRUPTED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHSEskom’s spokesperson for Gauteng, Amanda Qithi, said a number of transformers have been overloading.”We ask people to keep themselves warm it could be blankets, hot water bottles and also…