An emergency shutdown of the 132kV Njala Line 1 has resulted in a massive power outage in the east of Pretoria on Thursday afternoon.
This action was taken to facilitate urgent maintenance work and to prevent further damage to the substation, according to the City of Tshwane. On Wednesday evening, Pretoria East plunged into darkness after the Njala station experienced a trip following a thunderstorm. Most areas were switched back on a few hours later.
In a statement, the City of Tshwane said Pretoria residents should prepare for a power outage until Thursday evening.
“This essential work includes repairs to the line isolators, which were affected by last night’s power failure.
“The shutdown, which was carried out at 13h today, will affect most parts of Pretoria East and some areas which are supplied by the substations linked to the Njala Line 1,” the city said.
Emergency power supply shutdown to affect most parts of Pretoria East.
The City’s Energy and Electricity Department will conduct an emergency power supply shutdown to repair line isolators on the 132kV Njala Line 1, which were affected by last night’s power failure. Most parts of Pretoria East will be affected.
Power outage leaves Pretoria residents in the cold
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Tshwane caucus chairperson said the essential work was needed to manage the risk and to prevent further damage to the infeed station. “Weather permitting, the repairs are expected to be completed by Thursday evening,” she said.
One of the Ward Councillors in the east of Pretoria, Malcolm De Klerk, said the power outage was expected to last until 21:00. Here are some of the suburbs affected by the outage
Wapadrand (Faerie Glen, Equestria, Sheree)
Mamelodi 1, 2, and 3
Waltloo 1 ( Eersterust, Eastlynne, Silverton)
Willow (Wilgers)
Highlands
Villieria
Lynnwood
De Hoewes ( Lyttleton, Centurion CBD, Unitas, Kloofsig)
Aries (Waterkloof)
Wingate (Moreleta Park, Elardus Park, Monument Park)
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