The City of Tshwane is addressing an extended power outage affecting parts of the city, caused by severe weather on Sunday. Technicians are actively working to repair damaged infrastructure and restore electricity. Officials urge residents to remain patient amid the disruptions.
Heavy downpours and strong winds battered Tshwane on Sunday, leading to widespread damage to the city's electricity infrastructure. This resulted in multiple power trips and an extended outage in certain areas, as confirmed by the City of Tshwane.
Spokesperson Selby Bokaba acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the irregular and prolonged blackout. "The severe storm caused damage to some of the city’s electricity infrastructure, causing multiple power trips across Tshwane. The city’s technicians have been overstretched since Sunday and are working diligently to reduce the backlog with a view to restoring power to the affected areas," Bokaba stated.
The city has appealed for patience from residents while repair efforts continue. Technicians are prioritizing the restoration process to minimize further disruptions. Reporting by Khensani Chauke highlights the ongoing challenges in service delivery due to such weather events.
This incident underscores the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather, though no specific timeline for full restoration was provided in the update.