POLOKWANE – Another incident of cable theft in Polokwane, this time at the mini-substation that supplies parts of Ivy Park, has been reported.
According to Municipal Spokesperson, Thipa Selala, extension 9 and 32 will be without power as repairs need to be conducted at the substation.
“A switch-off is necessary for the electrical team to repair the cables. As a result, the switch-off affects Bukhara, Thyme, Turmeric, Tsar and Governor Streets as well as Malule and Bafana Avenues,” Selala added.
He said electricity supply shall be restored once the cables are repaired and that they believe this will be at 18:00.
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