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Electricity restored to certain areas as work on substation continues

Technicians continue to work around the clock on the damaged switch station in Gholfsig, while residents in blackout areas face their fourth day without electricity.

Faithful to their promise, the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality continues to update the public on their progress.

Media spokesperson for STLM, Prudence Magutle, told www.mobserver.co.za that electricity has been restored to Aerorand and Mhluzi, as technicians continue to repair the other damaged feeders.

There is still no time frame for when work will be completed, however, DA Ward Councillor, Joss Pretorius, has informed communities without power, that technicians will continue to test feeders throughout the day.

Residents without power may experience moments where electricity is restored, only to have it cut off again, as the switch station undergoes repair.

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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