Residents across several parts of Ekurhuleni have been left without electricity following a widespread power outage, which has also disrupted water supply in some areas.

The outage is affecting wards 36, 35, 92, 93 and 42, and is reportedly linked to a faulty cable following the theft of Eskom infrastructure in Primrose East. As a result, many households and businesses remain without power.

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Ward 92 Cllr Kade Guerreiro has provided an update on the widespread power outage affecting several wards, including wards 92 and 36. The outage follows cable theft in Primrose East, forcing residents and businesses to seek alternative sources of energy. Eskom teams are currently on site, as the affected cable belongs to them. No estimated time for restoration has been provided. Obedience Mkhabela reports. #Ekurhuleni #PowerOutage #PrimroseEast #EskomUpdates #CableTheft

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Ward 92 councillor Kade Guerreiro said the situation has worsened in his area, where the water pump station depends on electricity to operate.

“As it stands, Eskom teams are on site as it is their cable that has been affected. However, there is still no estimated time for restoration,” said Guerreiro.

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The power failure has had a knock-on effect, leaving residents in Ward 92 without water as reservoirs run dry due to the gravity-fed system.

Guerreiro urged residents to prepare for a prolonged outage and to make alternative arrangements.

“We have residents who rely on oxygen and medication that needs refrigeration. With no power, it also means no water, as our reservoirs are now sitting empty,” he said.

He added that the municipality has requested JoJo tanks to assist affected communities. Residents will be informed via community social media groups about where the tanks will be placed for access.

Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for the restoration of electricity.