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Repairs underway after explosion at substation
Official sources said repairs to the substation were already underway, if not complete.
The blackouts being experienced in Arbor Park and the CBD are due to a substation explosion earlier this evening.
Councillor, Bertie Meiring confirmed a substation in the Arbor Park area exploded for reasons not yet confirmed, and emergency teams have been dispatched to conduct repairs and restore power supply.
Municipal Head of Communications, Dr Dumisani Thabethe stated repairs were currently underway and electricity supply will return once complete.
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