Residents in Lenburg are facing a crisis as they remain without electricity for over two weeks. The outages have disrupted daily life, with many struggling to perform even the most basic tasks. Frustration is growing as local authorities have yet to provide a clear timeline for when power will be restored.
The power outages have had a devastating impact on local businesses, leading to widespread closures. One auto body shop owner expressed that they have been unable to operate since December 23rd. Without electricity, many businesses are losing revenue, and some may never recover.
As the power outages continue, security concerns are rising among residents and business owners. With limited backup systems in place, burglars are reportedly taking advantage of the situation. Local businesses are struggling to maintain security, leaving them vulnerable to theft during this difficult time.
The residents of Lenburg, a town in Northwest, are expressing their frustration after enduring power outages that have left them in the dark for weeks. The outages began just before the festive season, causing many to miss out on the holiday spirit during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Local businesses are also suffering as they struggle to remain operational amidst the chaos. In an interview, a local business owner explained how the power cuts have impacted not only their business but the security of the area as well. The municipality has recognized that the outages were triggered by an explosion at the main station and a vehicle collision at a substation, yet residents are still waiting for a permanent fix. The situation remains dire as community members call for assistance and a reliable restoration of power.We had to throw food away 😢 buy petrol if you have a generator. Our MM is staying in Pretoria and has not been in Lichtenburg since the electricity outages. His answer both his cars has a problem. My question is, why is he staying in gauteng but is appointed MM in the North West? The municipality is owing miljoens to the previous contractor. The contractor is going to fix the problem, but will only be switching on the electricity if the other half of his payment is paid. Lichtenburg municipality is so corrupt, what does it tell you if they dont want to have an interview with the press.
When will the power outage challenge be resolved in the southafrican nation?????!!! A wakeup call for the concerned authority. Long live maama africa.
