Some parts of Centurion were still without power on Sunday afternoon, after the NIVS substation was struck by lightning on Saturday, Tshwane metro said.

Large parts of Centurion were plunged into darkness on Saturday afternoon, however, the city’s technicians managed to swiftly restore power supply to Brakfontein, Raslouw, Kosmosdal, Eldoraigne, Olievenhoutbosch, Louwlardia and Kentron before midnight.

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On Sunday, Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said some of the NIVS substation supply areas and businesses such as Highveld, Southdowns, Kentron Fabric and NIVS Vleis were still affected.

“Repairs are still continuing with a view of restoring power supply to the outstanding areas,” he said.

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To report power failures you may also use one of the following options:

– SMS the word “power” followed by your account number to 082 612 0333 or to 44676.

– Alternatively, use the following link to report your power outage online: https://tshwane.webhop.org/Tshwanesms/Map.aspx

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