ALBERTON – Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality confirmed that a cable was terminated at a sub station.
Engineers are working to fix the problem. The cable that has been terminated will be replaced.
Among areas affected, Verwoedpark in Alberton has been without power since 08:00 on Friday morning June 13.
Earlier today, Eskom announced it started restoring power in areas which were affected by load shedding on Thurday evening, June 12.
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UPDATE – 17:25 – The City of Ekurhuleni responded to a Tweet from @ALBRecord saying, “Information from the City of Ekurhuleni – Alberton blown transmitter cable successfully restored.
“Full power supply in all affected areas expected at 20:00”
