Halfway Gardens residents demand urgent action after experiencing dangerous household electric shocks
City Power has intervened after several households in Halfway Gardens reported receiving unexpected electric shocks while using everyday household appliances, leaving one resident needing medical attention.
Residents in Halfway Gardens have raised concerns after experiencing electric shocks inside their homes, sparking fears of electrical faults in the area.
Several households reported struggling to use appliances safely. One resident, Renos Spanoudes, claimed the shocks left him needing medical attention.
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“On June 21, while using my tap, I started experiencing unexpected shocks. I thought it would go away, but it didn’t. I checked with my neighbours, and one said their niece was also getting shocks in the shower. It was bad enough that I had to see a doctor.”
Ward 132 councillor Annette Deppe confirmed she was alerted by the community and escalated the matter to City Power. She urged residents not to touch municipal infrastructure, warning that injuries in such cases would not be covered by insurance.
She also noted concerns about unlocked electrical boxes and a loose cable hanging above a resident’s home.
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said no official electrocution incidents had been reported, but confirmed the utility investigated the fault.
“We conducted a thorough investigation and implemented corrective measures to ensure continued safety and reliability of the network,” he said.
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Mangena explained that City Power first became aware of the issue on June 22 after receiving a service call from affected residents.
An electrician was dispatched but could not access the pillar box due to structural issues, so the matter was escalated to a specialised service provider.
On June 23, the pillar box was opened, fault-tracing procedures began, and a specialised test team was called in to isolate and repair the fault.
City Power has since confirmed that the fault was addressed and that corrective measures have been put in place, assuring residents that the network is safe and reliable.
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