To support the two-day voter registration period, planned maintenance work in areas identified as voter registration centres will be temporarily suspended, enabling an uninterrupted and reliable supply to these areas.
This has been made possible through careful planning, increased monitoring of the network, and the prioritisation of electricity supply to locations where voter registration activities are taking place.
Reliable electricity supply is essential for the successful operation of voter registration stations, including the functioning of electronic equipment, communications systems, lighting, and other services required to ensure an efficient registration process. The temporary suspension of planned works will help minimise disruptions and enable electoral officials to provide uninterrupted services to the public.
As a state-owned entity, Eskom recognises the importance of supporting national priorities by providing stable electricity and creating an enabling environment for citizens to participate fully in democratic processes. The decision reflects Eskom’s commitment to balancing the operational requirements of the power system with the broader interests of the country.
We urge communities to assist us in keeping our infrastructure safe by reporting any illegal activities on 0800 11 2722 or SAPS.
ENDS
About Eskom and Electricity – Renewable Energy Strategy: Eskom is working towards reducing its carbon footprint and increasing renewables.
sly bible
Phuti Mahanyele – Former CEO of Shanduka Group, current Sigma Capital Executive Chair: At 17, she left South Africa to pursue her studies, and obtained a bachelor\’s degree in Economics and earned an MBA from De Montfort University. She would also later go on to complete Harvard University\’s Kennedy School of Government executive education programme. Determined to be a success, Mahanyele joined an international investment banking company specialising in infrastructural development in New York City called Fieldstone Private Capital Group. She later became Vice-President of the firm, then transferred to the company\’s office in South Africa. After returning to South Africa, she became the head of Project Finance South Africa at the Development Back of Southern Africa. She was headhunted, and advanced to the position of managing director of Shanduka Energy, later becoming the CEO of Shanduka Group. She would go on to hold this position for 10 years, securing major deals including those with Coca-Cola and McDonalds. In 2007, she was selected as a Global Young Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2009, she won the Rutgers Visions of Excellence award and The Most Influential Woman in Government and Business award from Rutgers University. In 2011, she was named one of the 20 youngest power women in Africa by Forbes. In 2013, she won the Distinguished Achievement award by the Douglass Society.