Premier Panyaza Lesufi leads Transformer Switch-on in Emfuleni, 9 Oct

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will on Friday, 09 October 2026, lead the transformer switch-on in Sebokeng as part of Operation Khanyisa aimed at improving electricity provision across the province. 

The switch-on, in partnership with Eskom and City Power, forms part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s broader Energy Response Plan, which includes ongoing interventions to replace and install transformers and strengthen the electricity network in communities experiencing electricity supply challenges. 

As part of the programme, the cable supplying Rand Water in Vereeniging will also be energised on Friday, supporting the reliability of electricity supply to critical water infrastructure. 

Members of the media are invited to the switch-on planned as follows: 
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026 
Time: 11:00 
Venue: 1. Sebokeng Zone 3  
2. Kanana 

Media houses are requested to confirm their attendance with:
Thabisile Mkhwanazi 
Cell: 066 470 6562 
E-mail: Thabisile.Mkhwanazi@gauteng.gov.za  

For media enquiries: 
Elijah Mhlanga
Spokesperson for Gauteng Provincial Government 
Cell: 083 580 8275 
E-mail: Elijah.Mhlanga@gauteng.gov.za 

Sizwe Pamla
Spokesperson for Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi 
Cell: 060 975 6794 
E-mail: sizwe.pamla@gauteng.gov.za 

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