Power outage hits parts of Komani after substation burns

Residents in parts of Komani have been left without electricity following an unplanned power interruption linked to infrastructure damage in the area.

The Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality confirmed that electricity supply in sections of Grey Street and Queen’s Drive was disrupted after a mini-substation in Grey Street was burnt.

Substation damage causes outage

According to the municipality, technical teams have already assessed the situation on site and confirmed that the affected mini-substation will need to be replaced entirely.

The damage has resulted in an immediate loss of power to surrounding areas, affecting homes and businesses in the vicinity.

Municipal officials indicated that the process to procure a new mini-substation is already underway. However, no timeframe has yet been provided for when electricity supply will be fully restored.

No timeline yet for restoration

At this stage, it remains unclear how long residents will be without power, as the replacement of a mini-substation typically involves procurement, delivery, and installation processes.

The municipality has not confirmed the cause of the fire that led to the substation being burnt.

Ongoing infrastructure pressure

The incident adds to ongoing concerns around electricity infrastructure reliability in parts of Komani, where residents have previously experienced outages linked to faults and equipment failures.

While the municipality has moved to begin the replacement process, affected residents are likely to face continued disruption until the new unit is installed and operational.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to treat all electrical connections with caution while the outage persists.