Thieves cause significant damage power lines
Battle to get the lights on
CRIME SCENE: Somerset West, Helderberg: Power to Somerset Mall and surrounding areas should be restored by early evening on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
The area has been without electricity for more than three days after thieves caused damage to high voltage electrical infrastructure.
According to Eskom the damage has disrupted power supply to the shopping centre and nearby industrial areas. Its technical teams have been working continuously to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.
The estimated time of restoration for is 18:00 on Wednesday.
People with information about infrastructure theft are encouraged to report it anonymously to Eskom’s toll-free crime hotline on 0800 11 27 22 or their nearest South African Police Service (SAPS) station.
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