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The Elizabeth Ross Substation project in Qwaqwa is stalled, leaving residents in rural wards of Maluti-a-Phofung with ongoing electricity interruptions. The mayor allocated R90 million in last year's budget, but work has not progressed, and workers have not been paid for months, leading to a halt in the project.

Local representatives are pursuing answers from the municipality regarding stalled payments. Concerns have also been raised about safety risks from unattended trenches left during construction. The Democratic Alliance has requested an explanation for the delays, which have persisted for over four years, highlighting issues with municipal service delivery.