Municipal
Ekurhuleni begins repairs on burnt Dukathole substation in Germiston
City technicians are working to restore power at Germiston’s Dukathole substation, damaged by illegal connections and vandalism, with repairs expected to be completed by the end of August.
The City of Ekurhuleni reports that its technicians have begun work to repair the burnt Dukathole substation in Germiston.
The substation caught fire in June due to illegal connections and vandalism of the infrastructure.
The power supply interruption is affecting customers in the industrial and residential areas in Germiston South.
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The city urges customers to refrain from making illegal connections, tampering with meters, or purchasing electricity from unauthorised vendors, as these practices lead to grid overload and supply interruptions.
Repairs are estimated to be completed by the end of August.
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