A power outage affected parts of Pretoria East on Tuesday morning, with the Waltloo substation experiencing a fault. The outage was caused by a technical issue at the substation, which supplies electricity to several areas in Pretoria East. Residents in the affected areas were left without power for several hours as technicians worked to resolve the issue.
The City of Tshwane has announced that it will implement rotational power outages in Pretoria East as it works to repair the damaged substations. The outages are expected to continue for several days as technicians work to restore power to the affected areas. Residents are advised to use alternative sources of power, such as generators, and to report any faults or issues to the city's power utility.
The power outage in Pretoria East is the latest in a series of disruptions to the city's power supply. Several substations in the area have been affected by technical faults and damage, leading to widespread power outages. The City of Tshwane has apologized for the inconvenience caused and has assured residents that it is working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
According to Alderman Molatelo Samuel Mashola, the city is working to repair the damaged substations and restore power to the affected areas. Mashola has urged residents to be patient and to report any issues or faults to the city's power utility. The city has also advised residents to use alternative sources of power and to take precautions to ensure their safety during the outages.
The power outages in Pretoria East have caused inconvenience to residents and businesses, with many left without power for several hours. The city's power utility has assured residents that it is working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and to minimize the disruption to the power supply. Residents are advised to stay informed about the status of the power outages and to follow the city's instructions on how to stay safe during the outages.
The City of Tshwane has urged residents to report any faults or issues with the power supply to its power utility. Residents can report faults or issues by contacting the city's call center or by using its online reporting system. The city has also advised residents to take precautions to ensure their safety during the outages, such as using alternative sources of power and avoiding areas where power lines have been damaged.
The power outages in Pretoria East are expected to continue for several days as the City of Tshwane works to repair the damaged substations. Residents are advised to stay informed about the status of the power outages and to follow the city's instructions on how to stay safe during the outages. The city has apologized for the inconvenience caused and has assured residents that it is working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
Key points
- The City of Tshwane is working to repair damaged substations and restore power to affected areas in Pretoria East.
