16-hour outage implemented to fix Mayfair Substation
The substation had two major explosions last weekend, attributed to cable theft and vandalism
Residents of Johannesburg who had their electricity restored after a week-long outage face another 16-hour disruption. City Power, the power utility responsible, is implementing an emergency shutdown to complete repairs at the Mayfair Substation. This substation experienced two major explosions last weekend, both attributed to cable theft and vandalism.
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena announced that customers whose supply was restored yesterday, including key institutions such as the SABC, Sentech, Netcare Garden City Hospital, and residents of Mayfair West, will be without power from midday today.
Mangena explained that the 16-hour emergency shutdown will commence at 12:00 noon today. The shutdown is crucial to allow technical teams to complete vital repairs at the Mayfair Substation and stabilize the electricity network following the prolonged outage. He emphasized that the shutdown is necessary to strengthen the network and minimize the risk of further interruptions in the long run for those affected.
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