A bad storm knocked out power for thousands in Limpopo. Severe thunderstorms damaged the Nkowankowa and Lenyenye substations in Greater Tzaneen, leaving communities like Dan village and Muhlava in the dark after strong winds and heavy rain. Eskom repair crews faced delays when a truck got stuck in muddy terrain, prolonging the blackout that spoiled food and disrupted the post-Christmas period for residents.
The utility worked to restore electricity across the affected areas, but the incident highlights the vulnerability of local infrastructure to extreme weather. Similar storms have caused repeated outages in the province this month, frustrating locals who rely on consistent power for daily life and small businesses. Community members voiced their frustration over the persistent service interruptions, calling for more resilient grid upgrades and better emergency response from the power provider.
The utility worked to restore electricity across the affected areas, but the incident highlights the vulnerability of local infrastructure to extreme weather. Similar storms have caused repeated outages in the province this month, frustrating locals who rely on consistent power for daily life and small businesses. Community members voiced their frustration over the persistent service interruptions, calling for more resilient grid upgrades and better emergency response from the power provider.
