Illegal mining caused the Germiston power outage. The prolonged power outage started on August 16, with residents and businesses facing financial losses. The cause of the blackout is underground illegal mining activity near a substation close to Makause informal settlement. According to Ward 36 Clr Wendy Morgan, the illegal miners ignited a fire near a … Continue reading Illegal Mining Causes Germiston Power Outage: City Plunged into Darkness