The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued a public notice regarding a rescheduled electricity shutdown affecting several key areas. Initially planned for late January but delayed due to technical hurdles and adverse weather conditions, the essential maintenance at the Frikkie Van Der Merwe Substation  is now set to take place on Thursday, 05 February 2026 . The outage is scheduled to last ten hours, running from 08:00 to 18:00 . Municipal officials have indicated that t

Repairs may take several hours depending on the extent of the damage, and updates will be communicated to residents as work progresses....

A power outage has been reported in the Bult area and several central parts of Potchefstroom, including the central business district...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Electrical Engineering, Councillor Matome Mangesi, has been meeting with residents of...

Planned Upgrades Lead to New Technical Hurdles The Frikkie Van Der Merwe Substation in Merafong, a key part of the local power supply...