Power went off when it started pouring heavily about an hour ago. Only now I’m realising that I didn’t charge my powerbank post usage on Saturday. Now both my phones are hanging by a thread. Laptop is also flat 😣
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Someone on here asked when Sol is playing in Klerksdorp tomorrow. I just saw a flyer that he’ll be playing in Potch as well. He is about to experience something he has never experienced
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Almost 2 full days. Yesis!
Power outage: Hartbeespoort and surrounding areas:
The City of Tshwane was informed by Eskom of an outage at the Hartbeespoort Dam Substation since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A short circuit and hot connection on Eskom's side caused extensive damage to equipment, and the repairs require significant work and material. Power could therefore not be restored today.
We understand how disruptive this is for families and businesses, and we are in contact with Eskom to get supply back as soon as possible.
Areas affected:
*Iscor Sandworks Substation:
Zandfontein, Uitzicht (Rietvalei), Boekenhoutkloof, Swacina Park, Sunset View, Magaliesmoot AH
Swartspruit Substation: Kameeldrift 313 JR, Uitzicht (Rietvalei), Mulderia, Enormwater, Phianna, Vontina, Rietfontein 485 JQ
Zilkaatsnek Substation: Rietfontein 485 JQ, Uitval, Zilkaatsnek
*Ifafi Substation:
Hartbeespoort, Xanadu, Rietfontein 485 JQ
*Broederstroom Substation:
Broederstroom, Pecan Wood, The Island Estate, Eagles Landing
*Flora Park Substation:
AE, PD and SN 11kV lines
*Gerotek Substation:
AE 11kV lines
*PMP Substation:
*Schietfontein Substation:
BVS, DW and ZN 11kV lines
We thank residents for their patience. We share updates as soon as Eskom confirms a restoration time. @CityTshwane
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