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Technicians dispatched to restore electricity

Residents have been without electricity since 17:30 this afternoon.

Residents in Potchefstroom have been without power for the past three hours after the Potch Substation tripped at around 17:30 today (Thursday, 7 May).

According to available information, Eskom technicians have been dispatched to attend to the substation.

It is still uncertain when the power will be restored.

The Herald will update when any new information is available.

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.

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