The City of Ekurhuleni said in a statement that technical teams are working urgently to restore electricity to several Germiston areas affected by a recent power outage.

According to the MMC for Metro Operations and Maintenance, Nomadlozi Nkosi, and the MMC for Metro Trading Utilities, Jean Sthato, an oversight visit was conducted to monitor restoration efforts and engage with affected residents.

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The outage affected parts of Delville, including Webber Road, as well as sections of Lambton and Parkhill Gardens.

The City said persistent rainfall had created challenging working conditions, causing delays in repairs.

During the visit, the MMCs provided residents with updates on progress and listened to concerns regarding response times and service delivery.

The municipality said teams remain on site and are continuing efforts to restore power as soon as possible.