Merafong City Local Municipality Issues Low Voltage Alert Following Substation Instability
- Karen Scheepers
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The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an official public notice to residents regarding ongoing electricity supply challenges within its jurisdiction. The announcement, released on March 12, 2026, details technical instabilities affecting a key distribution point and outlines the expected impact on local households and businesses.
Voltage Instability at Frikkie van der Merwe Substation
According to a formal communique signed by Municipal Manager Dumisani D. Mabuza, the Frikkie van der Merwe Substation supply area is currently experiencing low voltage levels. The municipality noted that this technical situation follows a recent Eskom power outage that occurred on Sunday.
The notice clarifies that the current voltage being received from the Eskom network is performing below the normal operating level. This deficiency at the source is directly impacting the quality of the electricity supply being distributed from the municipal substation to the surrounding community.
Potential Impact on Residents and Equipment
The municipality has advised the public to remain vigilant as the low voltage levels may result in several noticeable service disruptions. Residents in the affected supply area have been warned to expect:
Dim or flickering lights throughout the day and evening.
Electrical appliances operating at a slower or less efficient rate than normal.
Reduced power performance across the local grid.
While the notice acknowledges these disruptions, it serves as a cautionary guide for residents to manage their electrical usage and equipment expectations until the technical parameters are stabilized.
Resolution Efforts and Inter-Agency Coordination
The matter has been formally reported to Eskom for technical intervention. The municipality confirmed that Eskom’s technical teams are currently investigating the network fault and are working toward a resolution.
Merafong City officials have committed to monitoring the situation closely. The municipality stated it will provide further updates to the community once Eskom restores the voltage to standard operating levels. In the interim, the local government expressed its apologies to residents for the inconvenience and requested continued patience during the repair process.
As of the latest update, the Frikkie van der Merwe supply area remains under a low voltage notice. While the local municipality coordinates with national technicians, the focus remains on restoring a stable and consistent power supply to the residents of Merafong City. Members of the public are encouraged to use the provided fraud and ethics hotlines should they need to report any related irregularities during this period.
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