Rand West City Local Municipality has confirmed that the current power outage is scheduled to last until 18:00 due to planned maintenance.

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Spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa stated that the outage is necessary to allow Eskom to repair an overhead feeder line. The outage began today (29 March).

The following substations are affected:

• Mohlakeng Substation
• Westergloor Substation
• Drowel Substation

Residents are reminded to treat all electrical installations as live during this period,” Montshiwa concluded.