TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2020: Theft of protection cables of both transformers at
Petrus Steyn Munic Substation has resulted in a loss of supply to Petrus Steyn
and Mamafubedu in the Eastern Free State as well as customers feeding from the
Damplaas and Burma rural lines.
The theft was discovered this morning upon which
the transformers had to be switched off for safety reasons. Supply will
only be switched back on once protection cables have been replaced and all
other damage caused by the theft has been repaired.
An estimated restoration time is still unknown,
but due to the extent of the damage, consumers should prepare themselves for a
full day without electricity supply.
Eskom apologises for the inconvenience suffered as
a result of this malicious criminal act and asks that electricity users remain
patient and treat all electrical installations as live and dangerous as
electricity supply can be switched on without notice.
For more information and updates, contact the
Eskom Contact Centre at 08600 ESKOM / 37566.
ENDS