The Tshwane metro has confirmed that power spikes that occurred a few weeks back in Proclamation Hill were a result of theft-related activities. According to the Tshwane metro spokesperson, Selby Bokaba, the theft occurred at the S2 substation in Proclamation Hill.
“The power spikes caused high voltage on the electrical network that supplies power to some parts of that area,” Bokaba said. Residents claimed that the substation was not locked, so there was no forced entry, but Bokaba has dismissed these claims, saying that the substation is always locked and access is strictly controlled.
“It has been established that access to the substation was obtained through forced entry,” Bokaba emphasised.
He said that the matter was reported to them and the first call was received at around 15:32. By 19:15, the power was isolated.
Residents were not impressed with this, as some of their sensitive appliances were damaged by the spikes. According to irate resident Gert Swartz, his damages alone come to about R20 000. Bokaba said that residents should write a letter seeking a claim for damages caused by an electrical fault which should be sent to the Tshwane metro’s legal services for consideration.
Legal Services are located on the 13th floor of the Saambou building, on the corner of Andries and Pretorius streets. After the claim has been received, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to the claimant by the legal team, containing a reference number that can be used for further enquiries about the status of the claim. To claim, a resident must supply his/her full name, ID number, valid address, municipal account number or meter number and telephone or cell phone number or email address. Claimants should also give an explanation of what happened, the date and time, and the appliances damaged against which the claim is served.
