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Second explosion at Joburg substation leaves thousands without electricity
City Power is racing to restore electricity to parts of Johannesburg after a second explosion at its Mayfair substation knocked out the entire facility, affecting hospitals, the SABC and several surrounding suburbs.
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A second explosion at City Power's Mayfair substation has plunged parts of Johannesburg into darkness, with repair teams working to restore electricity to affected residents, businesses and hospitals.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 11, 2026
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- IOL