Municipality reveals cause of major power outage

The municipality has identified the reasons why parts of town are in the dark following a severe thunderstorm.

February 4, 2025

Dominique Duvenhage 1 minute read

The Market Street substation. Photo submitted.

Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM) has provided an update regarding the power outage affecting certain areas of Randfontein.

• Read initial article here: Thunderstorm causes power outage across town

According to municipal spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa the damages caused by the severe thunderstorm have already been identified. This includes two damaged pole transformers – one in Wheatlands and one in Peacehaven. Then, there is a T.3 switch failure in Middelvlei which is affecting portions of Finsbury.

“An ongoing failure search is being conducted in Randfontein South and Pelzvale as well as Azaadville Gardens. Our teams are prioritising larger affected areas first while also attending to individual complaints.

We are working diligently to restore power as soon as possible. We humbly request residents to remain patient as we work to resolve these issues. Further updates will be provided as progress is made,” Montshiwa explained.

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February 4, 2025

Dominique Duvenhage 1 minute read

Clinton Botha

For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.