Birchleigh North residents demand answers after repeated power outages

Residents of Birchleigh North have expressed growing frustration following a series of prolonged electricity outages that have severely disrupted daily life in the area.

According to Ward 91 Clr Desmond McKenzie, residents were left without power from May 24 until electricity was restored at approximately 19:00 on May 25.

However, parts of Birchleigh North experienced another outage on the morning of May 26, prompting renewed calls for accountability from the City of Ekurhuleni.

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McKenzie said the ongoing outages have had a significant impact on households, businesses, elderly residents and those working from home.

“Residents have raised serious concerns regarding the lack of communication, recurring infrastructure failures and the prolonged delays in resolving the matter permanently,” said McKenzie.

While residents welcomed the restoration of power on May 25, the latest outage has intensified frustrations.

“Many residents are now demanding a detailed explanation from the relevant department regarding the cause of the repeated failures, what interventions are being implemented, and how the City plans to prevent similar incidents in future,” he added.

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McKenzie said, as public representatives, councillors understand the frustrations and concerns being experienced by the community.

“Residents deserve reliable service delivery, transparent communication and urgent intervention to stabilise the electricity supply in Birchleigh North,” he said.

The councillor has requested feedback from the relevant department and said he will continue engaging with officials until residents receive answers and the level of service delivery they deserve.