Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire

RESIDENTS in several Tshwane suburbs within the Centurion area are growing increasingly frustrated, lamenting the dire conditions without power following last week's Brakfontein Substation explosion.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

With no clear updates on when power will be restored, residents have taken to social media to vent their anger and disappointment.

The areas, which have been plunged into darkness, include Rooihuiskraal North, The Reeds extension, Wierdapark and Heuweloord.

A frustrated resident posted on social media, asking a series of questions, including: "What is happening with the substation? Why do we still not have power? Why are we not receiving updates? Why do our officials not allow us access to the councilor or give our mayor to address this also?"

Also in the same predicament, another resident asked if the city would provide compensation for losses incurred due to spoiled food.