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The South African
09-07-2025
- General
- The South African
Tshwane announces a 10-hour power outage affecting 44 areas
The City of Tshwane will implement a 10-hour power outage on Sunday, 10 August, affecting more than 40 areas as technicians perform essential maintenance at the Pyramid Substation. The electricity shutdown will begin at 8:00 and end at 18:00. It is necessary to safely connect 132kV post insulators and newly installed busbars in the substation yard. The city said the substations are interconnected, so the shutdown is unavoidable for safety reasons. City officials confirmed that the Energy and Electricity Department will perform technical work at the Pyramid 132kV Substation. 'The said substations are interconnected and thus in the interest of safety, the city is compelled to shut down power supply,' said the department. Power will be cut to residential suburbs, industrial parks, and water treatment facilities. The complete list of areas affected by the power outage includes: HB Powerline, DP Powerline, PP Powerline (Petro Port Garage), Pumulani Toll Gate, Montana Park, Montana Tuine, Montana Estates, Zambezi Country Estates, Doornpoort Extensions, Sinoville Extensions, Kolonnade Mall and Retail Park, GR Powerline, VAe Powerline, VAw Powerline, HK Powerline, EB Powerline, P 94A & B Powerline, Waterworks Treatment Park, N4 Gateway, Waltloo Industrial, Ford and Samcor, Eersterust, Balley Village, Nellmapius Extensions 1, 2, and 4, Donkerhoek, Silverton Extension 5, Willow Park Manor, Samcor Industrial, Silverton, Eastlyn, Waverly, Silvertondale, Lindopark, Waterval Area, Pyramid Clinic, Rooiwal Town, Pyramid Area, Vastfontein Area, Grootfontein Area, and SAR Sub (Railways). The City of Tshwane urged residents and businesses to exercise caution during the power outage. 'Residents are urged to always treat all network points as live during electricity supply interruption,' the statement added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
16-06-2025
- General
- The South African
Tshwane announces a power outage to affect 11 areas this week
The City of Tshwane has announced that scheduled audits and efficiency tests on Wilmer and K1 substations will lead to power outages in several northern areas between 17 and 19 June. The Energy and Electricity Department said the work is necessary to assess and improve the performance of these critical substations. 'This exercise compels the municipality to shut down the power supply to both affected substations,' the city explained. The power outages are scheduled to occur between 9:00 and 13:00 on each of the three days. The audits are aimed at enhancing electricity supply management, particularly during peak demand times. Power to the Wolmer Substation will be switched off on Tuesday, 17 June and Wednesday, 18 June. The affected suburbs by the power outage include Wolmer, Ninapark, Theresapark, Eldorette, Clarina, Winternest, Hesteapark, Klerksoord, Heatherdale, parts of Dorandia, and the BVN 45 line. On Thursday, 19 June, some customers supplied by the K1 Substation will also experience a four-hour power outage during the same time window. According to the municipality, the temporary power outage is part of its commitment to improving electricity delivery across Tshwane. 'These tests and audits will assist the municipality in identifying areas of improvements in order to enhance electricity supply management,' it said. Residents are urged to treat all electrical outlets as live during the interruption and to take necessary precautions to protect appliances and devices. The city apologised for the inconvenience but emphasised that the short-term impact will yield long-term benefits for the stability of the power supply. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
24-05-2025
- General
- The South African
10-hour power outage set to affect parts of Tshwane on Monday
The City of Tshwane has announced scheduled electricity repair work for Monday, 26 May. Two major maintenance operations will disrupt the power supply in various areas. The City's Energy and Electricity Department, working with TCT Civil and Construction Company, will repair the Waltloo/Njala power lines between Tower 58 and Tower 59. The work, which includes stringing power lines across Bronkhorstspruit Road (R104), will start at 7:00 and is expected to conclude by 17:00. The 10-hour outage will affect Mooiplaas plots and business amenities, Willow Brae, and Willow Park. City officials have urged road users, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, to exercise extra caution near the construction zone. 'Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians using the Bronkhorstspruit Road (R104) are urged to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings in this area during the period of the repair work,' the city stated. In Hatfield, another power outage will occur due to repairs at a mini substation on the Agricultural Research Council premises. Between 8:00 and 16:00, technicians will replace a damaged switching component, affecting multiple streets and facilities. Areas impacted include Burnett, Duncan, Grosvenor, Park streets, the Agricultural Research Council, and Iparioli Business Park. This additional shutdown is necessary to ensure the continued reliability of the local electricity network. The City emphasised safety and encouraged caution during the planned work. 'Customers are advised to treat all electricity supply points as live at all times,' the city said. The City of Tshwane acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the disruptions and appealed to residents and businesses for patience. 'The City of Tshwane apologises profusely for the inconvenience that may be caused as a result of the above-mentioned work,' the city added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Emergency power supply shutdown affecting these parts now
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.' ‼️Emergency power supply shutdown affecting most parts of Pretoria East‼️ — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) April 24, 2025 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.' Also read: Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
