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Mayfair Substation fire leaves thousands without electricity

Joburg City Power says multiple technical teams are working to assess the extent of the damage

  • Fire at Mayfair Substation in Johannesburg on Sunday morning
  • Thousands without power in Mayfair, Auckland Park, Brixton areas
  • Restoration delayed by heavy rain and unsafe alternative power

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