Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM) management confirmed that maintenance being done at the Drowel Substation has caused a power outage in several parts of town on Wednesday April 13.
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Godfrey Moutloali of RWCLM Senior Communications said the following areas were affected since 11:00 namely Wheatlands, Loumarina, Botha, Elandsvlei, Wilbotsdal, Eikepark, Helikonpark, Culemborgpark, Randgate and Greenhills.
There is no indication as to when electricity will be restored in these above-mentioned areas,” he added.