[UPDATE] Power supply to large parts of Joburg restored
City Power said on Saturday that it was experiencing an outage from early morning due to loss of power at our central incomer substation in Fordsburg.
According to City Power's Isaac Mangena, the trip happened on Eskom's side at around 3am.
"It is not yet clear what caused the trip," said Mangena.
By 9am the power was restored though, according to a Tweet from City Power.
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The trip led to a total loss of supply to several southern suburbs supplied by substations including in areas such as:
* Braamfontein,
* Johannesburg,
* Newtown,
* JHB Central,
* Mayfair,
* Kibler Park,
* Naturena,
* Alvida,
* Devland,
* Olifantsvlei,
* Eldoradopark,
* Lenasia,
* Riverlea,
* Bosmont,
* Richmond,
* Brixton, and
* Westdene.
"We appeal to customers for patience and to understand that this is not load shedding," said Mangena.
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— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) January 4, 2020
Fordburg Eiger Incomer fully restored due to Fault at Eskom side. City Power appreciates your understanding and patience all the times.^LP