Update on 132kV Trip – Brakfontein Substation
Consumers fed from Brakfontein Substation will remain off until repairs are completed.
Due to the extent of the damage, including 8 panels affected by the fire, residents should anticipate an extended outage – potentially several days.
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to confirm exact timeframes at this stage.
Areas affected include:
1. Rooihuiskraal
2. The Reeds
3. Amberfield
4. Heuweloord
5. Monavoni line
Next update will be shared as soon as additional information becomes available.
Regards
Cllr Alta de Kock
Ward 64
Consumers powerless after fire damage to Brakfontein Substationhttps://t.co/NnW4oQf2JE#ArriveAlive #Electricity @Eskom_SA @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/2Q6jlOZ3Va
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 4, 2025
Due to the extent of the damage, including 8 panels affected by the fire, residents should anticipate an extended outage – potentially several days.
https://t.co/NnW4oQf2JE #ArriveAlive #Electricity@Eskom_SA @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/SnMUF9gxtz
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 4, 2025