A power trip at a Waltloo, east of Pretoria, substation has caused a power failure in the area and surrounds.
The city of Tshwane said a switching team was dispatched to investigate the power failure.
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It was said the power failure was caused by a 132KV trip at the Waltloo 1 substation.
“Once the cause is known, technicians will be directed to make the necessary repairs.”
The city would only be able to indicate the time of power restoration once the cause was established.
Areas affected by the power failure include:
– Eersterust
– Nellmapius
– Samcorpark
– Donkerhoek line
Residents of the above-mentioned areas were urged to treat electrical points as live at all times.
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