A collapsed electricity pylon affecting power supply. Picture: Eskom. While Eskom has managed to keep load shedding in check, severe weather conditions have affected the utility’s ability to supply power in several provinces.
Eskom said ongoing adverse weather, persisting daily through the festive season, has led to a sharp increase in faults across Eskom’s supply areas nationwide. “While major disruptions in the Eastern Cape have largely been addressed, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Limpopo and Free State provinces remain severely affected,” Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said. “Eskom teams are on the ground repairing damaged infrastructure to restore supply in affected communities, including Tzaneen and Mashashane in Limpopo.” Mokwena said these conditions are significantly straining response times, particularly in areas where access is restricted by flooding, damaged infrastructure, or unsafe terrain.
“Despite these challenges, Eskom teams are working around the clock to restore supply safely and as quickly as possible. We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of customers during this holiday period.” The severe weather conditions have not only affected Eskom’s operations but also affected building infrastructure, including shopping centres. On Saturday, shoppers were left shocked and panicked after heavy rain caused apartial ceiling collapse at the Northgate Shopping Centrein Johannesburg.
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Shoppers screamed when the ceiling caved in, and water rushed across the floor. Northgate Shopping Centre confirmed that an incident took place at the centre following heavy rainfall in the area.
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