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Soshanguve's IA Substation to undergo major upgrade amid power outages

The City of Tshwane plans to upgrade the ageing IA Substation in Soshanguve to combat persistent power outages, following allegations of misconduct by municipal workers.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Power crisis deepens in Tshwane as cable faults leave residents in the dark

Residents of Tshwane face ongoing power disruptions as multiple cable faults plague the region, leading to protests and leaving vulnerable community members without essential services.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

Diepsloot business owners face crisis after Eskom removes illegal transformers

Backroom rental business owners in Diepsloot Extension 6 who were receiving power supply illegally from the now-removed transformers have expressed concerns about tenants leaving their rental rooms due to no electricity supply.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

City Power suspends services in Alexandra after residents assault technician

City Power has suspended services in Alexandra after violent protests, including the assault of a technician, disrupted efforts to address ongoing power outages in the area.

News Energy
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Pretoria Magistrates Court postpones cases due to power failure for almost two days

The court has been experiencing power outage since Sunday afternoon.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Joburg City Power suspends load reduction until January 2025 due to low demand

As many residents have traveled away from Johannesburg, resulting in a decrease in electricity consumption across the City, power entity City Power said it would halt load reduction until the end of January, 2025.

News Energy
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nine injured following explosion at Eskom's Matla Power Station

Nine people have been injured, one critically so, following an explosion at Matla Power Station Unit 6 on Thursday afternoon.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published