Herlear substation trip causes power outage in Kimberley
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Trip at Herlear Substation, possibly caused by a voltage transformer explosion.
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SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE: WEDNESDAY, 04 JUNE 2025: 09:15
ALERT: POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION - LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
The Electrical Department is responding to the power outage.
Source: Trip at Herlear Substation, possibly caused by a voltage transformer explosion.
More information to follow on the course of action to restore supply in other parts not supplied from the Herlear Substation.
Source: Thabo Mothibi Communications Unit, Sol Plaatje Municipality