[LISTEN] Large parts of Tshwane hit by electricity double-whammy
Large parts of Tshwane are without electricity, not only due to load shedding, but also a fire at a substation that has destroyed a transformer.
The City of Tshwane's Lindelo Mashigo says it is not yet known how long it will take to restore power to the affected area.
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Pyramid substation is on fire and the following areas Rooiwal, Vastfontein, Grootvlei, Honingnestkrans, Pylpunt and Waterval will experience power interruption. pic.twitter.com/P9Kvm1Rr3O
— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) October 18, 2019
Update on Pyramid Substation:
— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) October 18, 2019
Queenswood, Moregloed, Koedoespoort as well as Montana Park and Montana Gardens has been switched on after an explosion at Pyramid substation.
The affected areas include the Rooiwal township, Grootfontein and Grootvlei, Garsfontein, and the city's waste treatment plant.
Listen to Mashigo below: