Eskom working around the clock to restore power to thousands of homes

CAPE TOWN - Eskom is working around the clock to restore power to thousands of homes without it.

At least 11,000 Eskom customers in Western Cape have been cut off as a result of the stormy weather that's hit the province.

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Premier Alan Winde said 1,500 of those customers were in the Delft area. Other affected areas include Citrusdal, De Doorns and Touwsriver.

Western Cape Disaster Management head Colin Deiner said, "Eskom is also in our centre working with us. They've restored 6,000 clients and currently, there are 11,000 faults across the province which are being prioritised for repair."