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Parts of Joburg south still without power after Eldos substation fire

Several areas in Joburg South were left without electricity as City Power attended to a fire at the Eldorado Park substation.

The utility said the cause and extent of the fire had not yet been determined, however, its technical teams managed to contain the blaze.

As a safety measure, City Power said it isolated some areas from the electricity grid to curb the potential spread of the fire.

Spokesperson Isaac Mangena explains: “So, this means some areas that side are without power – including parts of Nancefield, parts of Lenasia, Freedom Park, Klipspruit, and even Eldorado Park. We will provide updates as and when information becomes available.”

-EWN

In other news – Baby Cele (Gabisile) reportedly leaves ‘Uzalo’ for ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’

Well-known South African actress Baby Cele who currently plays the role of Gabisile in Uzalo has reportedly exited the SABC1 sopie for Umkhokha: The Curse.

Baby Cele

isiZulu publication Isolezwe reports that Uzalo actress Baby Cele might replace fan-favourite actress Deli Malinga as Mamzobe in Umkhokha: The Curse. A source revealed to the publication that Baby Cele decided to leave Uzalo and join Umkhokha. Read More

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