Parts of PMB and Newcastle without power after KZN snowstorm

Parts of PMB and Newcastle without power after KZN snowstorm

Eskom in KZN says teams are working to restore power to areas affected by the severe snowstorm. 

Eskom hoping to limit power cuts over the weekend

Since Friday night, several areas including Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, Underberg, and Empangeni, have been without electricity.

 

The utility's Khanyisa Sihlobo says they are dealing with a large number of faults.

She says some areas are still not accessible.

 READ: Route updates: List of roads reopened in snow-hit KZN

"It is because some of the roads are still closed and in some areas, our lines are inaccessible. Our teams need to pass through some mountains and rivers. Unfortunately, we are unable to access those areas at this point in time."

 

Listen to the full interview below.

 

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