UPDATE: 06 MARCH 2026 – 08:15
⚠️ POWER OUTAGE ALERT: SILSON STREET SUBSTATION – RIVIERA, KIRSTENHOF, VERWOERDPARK, PARTS OF CARTERS GLEN, DIAMANT PARK, AND WEST END
Reason: 11kV trip at Silson Street Substation.
Action: Test and Metering technician currently on-site to identify and locate the position of the fault on the system, and once the fault has been identified, the faulty part will be isolated from the system, in other to restore supply to all residential areas.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 06 MARCH 2026 – 06:00
Good morning, Residents
There is a power outage, most likely caused by the rain, affecting a large part of Kimberley.
Areas affected include parts of Rhodesdene, Carters Glen, Verwoerdpark, Kirstenhof, possibly more.
Please report power outages to 053 830 6911 or 080 122 9010.
Info via Ward 24 Cllr, Chris Whittaker
