Several areas were plunged into darkness when criminals damaged infrastructure and stole about 400m of copper cables
Several areas were plunged into darkness early on Tuesday morning when criminals damaged infrastructure and stole about 400m of copper cable at three substations.spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the Lunar Substation which was affected has been fully restored, after Eskom completed its repairs at Ennerdale substation where a basbar link burnt on Tuesday.and the subsequent burning of a basbar link. After Eskom completed its repairs, Lunar and Lenasia South Substations were expected to be restored.
Mangena added that repairs are ongoing and the team is “confident” that it could restore supply on Wednesday afternoon, despite delays caused by the rainfall.“City Power apologise for the inconvenience this causes customers and appeals for patience as work towards restoring supply continues,” Mangena said.
This is not the first time the substations have been targeted by criminals who have stolen copper cables in recent months.
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