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[WATCH] Massive explosion at Durban power station plunges half of the city into darkness

The municipality warned residents that areas in the northern, western and southern regions of the city would be without power.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-12 07:56
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Image from Twitter: @matekihlabisa

An explosion at the Klaarwater substation explosion causes power outages to some parts of Durban. Photo via Twitter: @matekihlabisa

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The eThekwini Municipality said on Tuesday night that an explosion at the 275kv Klaarwater major substation caused widespread power outages to about 50% of the city.

The municipality said the substation was a key supply point to the city from Eskom. Its technicians were investigating and would update the affected communities on progress, the city said.

On its Twitter account, the municipality warned residents that areas in the northern, western and southern regions of the city would be without power.

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The municipality went on to plead with locals to switch off unnecessary loads such as aircons and geysers, saying it would help restore supplies without overload trip outs.

“Staff are investigating. We will update when we have confirmed feedback from onsite electrician,” it tweeted.

Watch: Explosion at Klaarwater substation in Durban

#SouthAfrica crumbling state – KwaZulu-Natal – Half of Durban is without power tonight after an explosion at Klaarwater substation pic.twitter.com/x9I0OvyYQn

— Evelyn Tremble (@DrumChronicles) October 11, 2022

More footage of Klaarwater substation explosion

More footage from the massive power outage in Durban after an explosion at Klaarwater substation. This is not going to be resolved quickly. 50% of the city is without electricity. pic.twitter.com/jdlBhQWyen

— Dean Macpherson MP (@DeanMacpherson) October 11, 2022

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in eThekwini said it had received a flurry of reports stating that power has gone off or was fluctuating in many parts of the city.

“We have subsequently been advised by the electricity unit that there has been an explosion at the 275kv Klaarwater major substation which caused widespread power outage in the northern, western, central and southern regions of the city,” said Yogis Govender, DA member of the eThekwini executive committee.

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The da said it might take some time to restore power as this is a major outage.

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“Affected residents are urged to unplug all major and/or non-essential appliances. We are liaising with officials and senior management. Technicians have been dispatched and we will be monitoring the restoration closely to ensure that it is expedited,” Govender said.

The affected areas were listed as: Clare Estate, Reservoir Hills, Pinetown, Hillary, Westville, Shallcross, Malvern, Cato Manor, Asherville, Umbilo, Clairwood, Jacobs, Bayhead, Maydon Wharf, the CBD, Durban North, Effingham, Redhill and Avoca.

Source: News24, Eyewitness News, City Press, Times Live, The South African, image from Twitter: @matekihlabisa

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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