Olivedale, North Riding and Jukskei Park were unexpectedly plunged into darkness repeatedly over the Valentine’s weekend. The power outages continued until 15 February.
Personal assistant to the managing director of Johannesburg City Power, Yumna Sheik, said,” The outages that occurred in the North Riding, Olivedale and Jukskei Park areas over the weekend were due to wet weather in Olivedale and Jukskei Park and an Eskom fault in North Riding. All repairs were carried out and power has been restored to the areas affected.” Ward Councillor, Ralf Bittkau, said he had not heard from City Power as to what was going on, but he was actively pursuing the matter.
Here are what angry residents had to say about the outages:
@CityPowerJhb power has been off in Olivedale since 20:00 last night! Fridge completely defrosted already!!!
— Mari Victor (@BonBonBiscuit) February 15, 2016
@CityPowerJhb This is now beyond a joke…..what's happening to the power in Olivedale. 15 hours with no power. Really.
— Lisa Hein (@LisaHein5) February 15, 2016
@CityPowerJhb Power has been out since 8pm last night and only now you send a tech?! Unbelievable! @Radio702
— Geoff Simmons (@BeastlyJack) February 15, 2016
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Sheik added, “City Power customers have a range of platforms that they can use to log complaints. In addition to the call centre, customers can also call the Joburg Connect number on 086 056 2874, or post their queries on the City Power Twitter handle @CityPowerJhb or visit any of the City Power regional offices and walk in centres.”
Details: Johannesburg City Power, 011 490 7151.
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