Central SA
Qwaqwa descended into darkness─── 17:13 Wed, 04 May 2022
It was the third day that residents of Qwaqwa in the Free State woke up without electricity supply.
Affected areas include Lusaka and Qholaqhwe. Other areas include Matsikeng, Pereng, Tebang, Slovo Park, Comet, Metsi Matsho, Marakong, Boiketlo, and Namahadi.
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According to municipal spokesperson Thabo Kessah someone was felling trees in their yard, when a tree fell onto an electric line on Sunday.
The situation isn't only affecting residential areas, but also the industrial area.
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However, Kessah told OFM News that the matter is receiving attention.
OFM News/Tumelo Khotha