Work ongoing to restore power after Morehill substation fire

The estimated restoration time is 21:00.

October 31, 2024

Ntombikayise Letlepo Less than a minute

A fire broke out at the Morehill substation last night.

CoE technicians are working tirelessly to restore power at the Morehill substation after a fire broke out last night, leaving parts of the Benoni area without electricity.

According to metro spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, the power interruption affects several areas surrounding Morehill.

“The estimated restoration time is 21:00, but technicians are working around the clock to restore the power as soon as possible. We urge customers to treat electrical networks as live while work is ongoing,” said Dlamini.

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October 31, 2024

Ntombikayise Letlepo Less than a minute

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Ntombikayise Letlepo is the news editor of Benoni City Times and a passionate storyteller at heart. She joined Caxton Local Newspapers in 2015 and previously served as a senior journalist at the Boksburg Advertiser. Ntombikayise is an all-rounder when it comes to news content, covering everything from hard news to human-interest stories.