Municipal

Power outage in CBD due to blown up high voltage switch

Councillor says power has been restored in Langeberg Street, Noordheuwel, however, a part of the CBD is affected after a high voltage switch at a mini substation blew up.

March 31, 2023
Kea Mojaji 1 minute read
The councillor said spares are available, however, it will take several days to repair. Photo: Caxton Local Media.

A part of the Krugersdorp CBD will be without electricity for a period of time after a high-voltage switch at a mini substation blew up.

According to councillor Mark Trump, this is a result of a high-voltage cable fault in the area.

Also read: Percy Steward mini substation: The good and bad news

“A mini substation high voltage switch blew up in Market Street near Adolf Schneider Avenue. Spares are available, however, they will take several days to repair. Surrounding areas will be without electricity for several days. The municipality is currently awaiting feedback from the service provider,” said Trump.

Power has, however since been restored in Langeberg Street, Noordheuwel, and its surrounds after a mini substation transformer blew up.

Also read: Parts of CBD without power after vandalism at mini substation

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March 31, 2023
Kea Mojaji 1 minute read

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For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
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