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Midas substation repairs still under way, but essential load to mines restored

12th December 2024

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Senior Contributing Editor Online

     

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A 500 MVA transformer at the Midas substation, in Gauteng, tripped in the evening of December 11, disrupting electricity supply to about 15 mines in the Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom areas, as well as to residential customers.

State-owned utility Eskom says in a December 12 update that its technical teams acted swiftly and have managed to restore essential load to the mines, enabling limited operations.

However, efforts are still under way to complete repairs and fully restore electricity supply to all affected customers.

“Our employees are working tirelessly around the clock to expedite the restoration process. At this stage, we are unable to provide a definitive timeline for the conclusion of the repairs.

“The safety of our employees and contractors remains our number one priority as they are being threatened by the illegal miners operating in the area, contributing to the delay in supply restoration,” Eskom explains. 

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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