Several suburbs in Germiston are still without electricity this morning (Tuesday).
It is reported that the power went off on Monday night at approximately 10pm, due to Eskom equipment failure.
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Ward 36 councillor Wendy Morgan explained the affected areas include, but are not limited to, Germiston CBD, Wychwood, Driehoek, Elandshaven, Gosforth Park, Castleview, Dinwiddie, Hazel Park, Primrose, Lambton and Mimosa Park.
“The power came on briefly early this morning, but is off again,” Morgan said.
The metro has confirmed that Eskom technicians are on site and power should be restored after 9am.
POWER UPDATE: GERMISTON CBD, Driehoek and surrounding areas affected by equipment failure on Eskom side. Restoration extended and estimated around 09h00, Eskom team busy with repairs.
— CITY OF EKURHULENI (@City_Ekurhuleni) August 13, 2019
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Residents took to Twitter to share their frustrations.
https://twitter.com/leonlouw01/status/1161150205183569920?s=20
@CoE_Call_Centre No power in Estera Germiston and your call centre as usual is not answering the phones. Please advise why there is no power
— Ester de Lange (@Esterndl) August 12, 2019
@CoE_Call_Centre why are the power off again in Hazel park germiston since 22:00 last night? When will it be restored???
— Margaret (@Margare21677681) August 13, 2019
More updates to follow as information becomes available.
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