Stolen cable causes power outage in several areas of Germiston

The metro is aware of the power outage affecting parts of Germiston.

Areas include:

• Germiston South industrial,
• Dukathole,
• Tedstoneville,
• Lower Boskburg.

The outage has reportedly been caused by the theft of a 33KV feeder cable.

“Cable replacement is underway and the power is expected to be restored by midday (12pm),” said Themba Gadebe, spokesman for the metro.