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Emergency power supply shutdown affecting these parts now

An emergency shutdown of the 132kV Njala Line 1 on Thursday cut power to parts of Pretoria East — here's where.

April 24, 2025
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
Emergency power supply shutdown affecting these parts of Pretoria now
A Thursday shutdown of the 132kV Njala Line 1 cut power to several Pretoria East areas — here’s what’s affected. Photos: Stock

An emergency shutdown of the 132kV Njala Line 1 was implemented on Thursday to prevent further substation damage, disrupting power to several Pretoria East areas — here are the areas affected.

The City of Tshwane’s Energy and Electricity Department said it was compelled to conduct an emergency supply shutdown to the 132kV Njala Line 1 on Thursday to manage the risk and prevent further damage to the substation.

“This essential work includes repairs to the line isolators, which were affected by last night’s power failure.

“The shutdown, which was carried out at 13h today, will affect most parts of Pretoria East and some areas which are supplied by the substations linked to the Njala Line 1.”

Below are the affected substations and some of the areas they supply:

  • Wapadrand (Faerie GLen, Equestria, Sheree)
  • Mamelodi 1, 2, and 2
  • Waltloo 1 ( Eersterust, Eastlynne, Silverton)
  • Willow (Wilgers)
  • Highlands
  • Villieria
  • Lynnwood
  • De Hoewes ( Lyttleton, Centurion CBD, Unitas, Kloofsig)
  • Aries (Waterkloof)
  • Wingate (Moreleta Park, Elardus Park, Monument Park)

“Weather permitting, the repairs will be completed by this evening. The City apologises for the inconvenience caused by this unplanned shutdown.”

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April 24, 2025
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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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