Power failure disrupts Potchefstroom and surrounding areas
On Sunday, 02 June 2024, a sudden power failure left Potchefstroom and its surrounding areas without electricity for over an hour.
A sudden power failure disrupted Potchefstroom and its surrounding areas on 02 June, Sunday afternoon, affecting numerous residents and businesses. The outage occurred at approximately 15:40, causing widespread inconvenience throughout the JB Marks Local Municipality.
Eskom technicians were promptly dispatched to address the issue. Upon investigation, they identified that both 132kV/88kV transformers at the Potch DS Substation had tripped. This substation is a critical hub, supplying electricity to Potchefstroom and its neighboring suburbs.
Further probing by the technical team revealed that the tripping was triggered by a failure on the power line responsible for delivering electricity to the Potch DS Substation. The fault was swiftly isolated, allowing power to be restored by 16:45, just over an hour after the outage began.
The JB Marks Local Municipality issued an apology for the disruption, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the unexpected power failure. Efforts are underway to ensure the reliability of the power supply and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Residents are encouraged to report any further issues to Eskom to facilitate prompt resolutions. The municipality remains committed to maintaining a stable power infrastructure to support the community’s needs.
