Faulty Transformer Causes Major Power Outage Across Klerksdorp

Large parts of Klerksdorp have been left without electricity following a high-voltage transformer fault on Eskom’s supply line, affecting several residential and commercial areas since early Wednesday morning.

According to a statement issued by the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, the fault originated from Eskom’s high-voltage infrastructure, which supplies power to key distribution zones within the city. The municipality has confirmed that Eskom technicians are currently working to complete repairs and restore electricity to all affected areas.

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🕯️ Areas Currently Affected

The power outage has impacted multiple suburbs across Klerksdorp, including:

• Randlespark

• Neserhof

• Central Business District (CBD)

• Ellaton

• Piernaarsdorp

• Dawkensville

• Parts of Oudorp

• Ellandia

• Irene Park

These areas represent a wide mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, amplifying the impact on households, small businesses, and essential services.

⚙️ Cause and Technical Response

Municipal engineers confirmed that the outage was caused by a failure in one of Eskom’s high-voltage transformers, which disrupted the main power feed into Klerksdorp’s local grid network.

Eskom technical teams are currently on-site conducting repairs, including component testing and transformer isolation procedures. Once repairs are completed and the system is deemed safe for reconnection, electricity supply will be restored in phases to minimize the risk of overload.

The City of Matlosana’s Electrical Engineering Department remains in communication with Eskom to monitor progress and assist where possible in local distribution readiness.

🏙️ Impact and Municipal Response

The City of Matlosana has acknowledged the outage and assured residents that the situation is being treated with urgency. Essential facilities such as hospitals, emergency services, and traffic control centres have been prioritized for power restoration through backup systems where available.

Local businesses have been advised to implement contingency measures, including the safe shutdown of equipment, backup power use where possible, and the protection of sensitive electronics from potential surges when power is restored.

Residents are urged to exercise caution, especially when using generators, candles, or open flames during the outage, and to unplug high-consumption appliances until power stability has been confirmed.

🔌 Restoration Timeline and Ongoing Updates

The municipality stated that power will be restored as soon as Eskom completes all repair work and safety checks. However, no specific timeframe for full restoration has yet been provided.

At the time of publication, the City of Matlosana had not issued a further update on the progress of the repairs. Residents are encouraged to follow the municipality’s official communication channels for verified updates and restoration notices.

💬 Commitment to Service Reliability

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality has reiterated its commitment to working closely with Eskom to improve the reliability of power supply across Klerksdorp. This collaboration forms part of the city’s ongoing efforts to strengthen energy infrastructure and mitigate the impact of unplanned outages on local communities and the business sector.

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