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Storms Disable Two Eskom Substations in Tzaneen, Cutting Power to Local Communities

Persistent severe weather is hampering repair access.

Overview

  • Eskom confirms damage to the Nkowankowa and Lenyenye substations following thunderstorms and hail.
  • Power remains out in Nkowankowa, Lenyenye, Dan Village and Muhlava in Limpopo.
  • The utility is still assessing the full extent of the damage and has not provided a restoration timeline.
  • Crews are on site, and ongoing storms are causing additional faults and slowing responses in areas with difficult access.
  • Residents are urged to treat all electrical connections as live, with Eskom also reporting wider weather-related disruptions across several provinces.