Update at 15:40: City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson advised that the power outage in Germiston on August 16 is an Eskom fault.
“I have spoken to the energy team and they have clarified that the issue is on Eskom side, we don’t know what the issue is, and no estimated restoration time was provided,” said Dlaimini.
Ward Clr Wendy Morgan advised that diesel is being transported to the Windsor Street generator to ensure water supply.
Water tankers will be located in the Dawnview and Solheim areas after 17:00.
Initially reported: Germiston residents woke up to get another powerless day this morning.
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The City of Ekurhuleni stated that the power failure is affecting Tedstonville, Germiston South industries, Dukathole, Germiston Ext 9, Johnson and Mathey, Primrose, Marlands, Wychwood, Malvern East, Dawnview, Sunnyridge, Sunnyrock, Meadowdale and Wilbart and surrounding areas.
Ward 36 Clr Wendy Morgan said investigations are underway and that a turnaround time will be communicated.
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@Leshakamanamela @City_Ekurhuleni @CoeCall @Our_DA @jsteenhuisen @bonglez @enca @Newzroom405@SakinaKamwendo
Ekurhuleni going to the dogs.
Explosion apparently. Entire Germiston North without power.
The EFF doesn't give a hoot. Formerly affluent area.
HELP— celeste (@highlyfav_MAtt) August 16, 2023
Germiston power update.
Affecting Primrose and Tedstoneville, others see list.
No ETR.
Team LamDel pic.twitter.com/ds5i9wSrzj— LamDel Residents Association (@LamDel_RA) August 16, 2023
