Power Outages Affect Multiple Areas in Komani as Municipal Teams Work on Faults

Residents and institutions in several parts of Komani were left without electricity following separate cable and substation faults, with the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality confirming that technical teams are on site and working to restore supply.

Cable Fault Causes Outage in Blue Rise, KSM and Central

According to information issued by the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, a cable fault feeding the Blue Rise, KSM and Central areas resulted in a power interruption. Municipal technicians have already been dispatched to the affected area, and repairs are expected to be carried out today, barring any unforeseen complications.

Residents in these areas have been urged to remain patient while repair work continues, as cable faults often require careful excavation and testing to ensure the fault is fully isolated and safely repaired.

Multiple Faults Impact Top Town, QC Junior and Key Facilities

A separate and more complex power interruption is affecting parts of Top Town, Queen’s College Junior, Frontier Hospital, and GHS, all supplied via the Kingsway substation.

The municipality reported that:

• One fault has been identified between the SADS and Kingsway substations

• A second fault, described as an open-circuit, is located between QC and GHS

Municipal technical teams are currently conducting further tests to accurately pinpoint the extent of the faults. Once testing is completed, preparations for repairs will begin immediately.

Essential Services Affected

The outage has impacted critical facilities, including Frontier Hospital, raising concerns among residents about the continuity of essential services. While no additional details have been provided regarding backup power systems, hospitals typically operate generators during outages to maintain critical operations.

Municipality Appeals for Patience

The Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality has acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the outages and assured residents that restoring power remains a priority. Updates are expected as testing concludes and repair timelines become clearer.

Residents are advised to:

• Switch off sensitive electrical appliances to prevent damage when power is restored

• Treat all electrical installations as live once repairs begin

• Follow official municipal communication channels for verified updates