Power outage affects parts of north
Investigations revealed that a conductor on a 33kv transformer in Soshanguve IA substation burnt off.
A large part of Soshanguve is currently without power this morning due to an electricity outage.
The Tshwane metro confirmed they were attending to the power outage.
“Investigations revealed that a conductor on a 33kv transformer in Soshanguve IA substation burnt off. Technicians have managed to isolate the substation to make the necessary repairs,” said Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
#PowerOutage in some parts of Soshanguve pic.twitter.com/nwgSl4tx60
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He said restoration time was unknown.
Areas affected are Soshanguve Blocks BB, DD, FF, HH, JJ, GG, IA, PP1, PP2, PP3, LL, and NN.
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