Power outages around Tshwane

Various residents in the City of Tshwane are without power following a heavy storm last night that affected the Wolmer substation, a 132/11kv supply substation.

 

Five towers in the substation needs to be replaced. It is anticipated that the power will be restored within three days maximum due to the towers having to  be reconstructed and power to be restored.  The City’s Energy and Electricity Department is currently working tirelessly to do the necessary repairs . 

 

The following areas are affected:

 

-Theresa Park

 

-Tileba

 

-Wolmer

 

-Klerksoord

 

 

Power has been restored to the following areas:

 

-Pretoria North

 

-Montana

 

-Annlin

 

-Tileba

 

-Magalieskruin

 

-Cessna

 

-Sinovile

 

-Doornpoort

 

 

Power failures can be reported by sms. Just sms the word power followed by your account number to 082 612 0333. Or report a power failure to 012 358 9999, choosing the electricity option or 080 111 556.

 

 

 

The city of Tshwane says it is currently experiencing high volumes of calls in the affected area.

 

Consumers should not repeatedly send messages. Repeatedly sending sms creates congestions and unnecessary backlog and may result in the system being overloaded.

 

 

 

Consumers are advised to treat all electrical points “AS LIVE

 

Switch off all non-essential appliances to assist with the load on the electrical network.

 

The City apologises for the inconvenience caused.

 

 

 

-Press Release