West Acres

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Substation damaged at West Acres in Mbombela | Lowvelder (Lowvelder)

Residents of West Acres and The Rest have been informed that the substation supplying these areas has lost critical infrastructure related to damage to the ...

The municipality will keep the residents updated as it uncovers the extent of the damages. Residents of West Acres and The Rest have been informed that the substation supplying these areas has lost critical infrastructure related to damage to the breakers. West Acres residents need to be prepared for an undetermined number of days without electricity due to serious damage to the substation.

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Cable theft the reason for West Acres Substation damage and ... (Lowvelder)

A metal plate was put above ground over the underground cables and set on fire. The heat melted the cables together creating a short, enabling the perpetrators ...

“The City of Mbombela said there are more cable faults being detected on the line. Excavators could not be used at that would cause further damage to the cables. “It was just too dark and wet last night to finish the work.

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