Randburg power outages a result of illegal connections' strain on the system

The utility embarked on a cut-off operation in the area on Friday, removing illegal connections and disconnecting non-paying customers.

JOHANNESBURG - City Power said constant power outages in Randburg are a result of overloading the system through illegal connections.

City Power said its cut off-operation in Randburg follows complaints by the business community in the area that an informal settlement had connected to the grid.It said these illegal connections have put a massive strain on the city's infrastructure, and in some instances, this has caused fires that have burnt down homes.

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