R90 Million Elizabeth Ross Substation Project in Qwaqwa Stalled, Leaving Residents Without Power
POWER GRIDS & TRANSMISSION
The Elizabeth Ross Substation project in Qwaqwa has stalled despite R90 million allocated by the mayor, leading to ongoing electricity interruptions. Workers have not been paid for months, halting progress.
Local representatives are seeking answers from the municipality and escalating the issue to provincial authorities. The Democratic Alliance has also requested an explanation for the delays, which have exacerbated power outages in the area.

Mar 1, 2026, 1:52 PM