Electrical team works to bring Kimberley back online

SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE: WEDNESDAY, 04 JUNE 2025, 11:30

UPDATE 2: POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY

A large electrical team is working to restore the power supply in Kimberley after a circuit breaker linked to a voltage transformer explosion at Herlear Substation.

Progress

1. Restoration efforts: The team is working to isolate the faulty feeder and energise other substations (MacDougall, Hadison Park, and Carters Glen) to restore the power supply.

2. Expected timeline: Power is. expected to be restored to areas fed from the above substations within an hour.

Areas Affected

1. Areas offline: Ashburnham and Hall Street substations will remain offline temporarily.

2. Alternative solution: These areas will be connected from the HA Morris Substation.

Next Steps

1. Focused repair work: Repair work on the circuit breaker will continue over the weekend.

Further updates: More information will follow on the course of action.

Source: Thabo MothibiCommunications Unit, Sol Plaatje Municipality