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Major power outage in Pretoria

Several suburbs have been affected by a major power outage in Pretoria on Tuesday night. Here is the latest.

July 9, 2024
Staff Reporter 1 minute read
Eskom issued high risk load shedding alert on Friday.
Eskom issued high risk load shedding alert on Friday. Photo: Stock image

A major power outage in Pretoria on Tuesday night affected several suburbs.

According to the City of Tshwane, the outage is due to a 132kv trip at Njala Scientia lines and Waltloo.

Here are the affected areas:

  • Highlands,
  • Lynnwood,
  • Villieria,
  • Koedoespoort,
  • Mamelodi and
  • Willows.

It furthermore said the outage is receiving attention.

“Restoration time is not yet known.”

Also read: Photos: Icy cold winter wonderland in Pretoria

Meanwhile, Pretoria residents woke up to an icy cold winter wonderland on Tuesday, and it is no wonder that today is the coldest morning of the year so far.

Many localities over the country’s interior dropped well below freezing, with widespread morning frost reported.

Widespread snow amounting to 20-50mm was reported in many parts of South Africa.

And the SA Weather Services warned that mountainous regions in the western parts of the Western Cape may see higher amounts of 70-100mm.

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July 9, 2024
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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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