Residents from Georginia in Roodepoort North say they will have to spend thousands of rands to repair appliances damaged after a 300-volt electrical surge swept through their homes, which they blame on City Powers temporary generator installed three weeks ago.
The temporary solution was introduced as the utility worked to pinpoint underground cable faults affecting parts of Georginia.
But residents say what was meant to keep the lights on ended up destroying household appliances and leaving them with repair bills they cannot afford.
