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MEDIA alert

UPDATE AT 11H00: POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING LARGE PARTS OF PRETORIA EAST AND NORTH

11 April 2023

Tshwane City Manager Mr Johann Mettler has dispatched an urgent letter to Eskom in which he requested the power utility to assist the
municipality with labour, materials and equipment in a bid to fast-track the restoration of power to areas that are still affected by the massive
outage which occurred on Sunday night.

There was suspected vandalism of the pylons along the N4 east freeway between Solomon Mahlangu and Simon Vermooten roads, which
collapsed and severely damaged at least seven powerline structures.

The powerlines were strewn along the road surface, forcing the closure of the N4 freeway. The city’s Energy and Electricity team worked
with speed to complete the clearing of the freeway, which was re-opened for traffic around 5pm yesterday.

The city’s team, together with Eskom and service providers, will begin in earnest the geo-technical studies of testing the soil, digging and
clearing the servitude. Eskom will assist in dismantling and removing the damaged pylons and powerlines.

The design aspects are also being finalised before Eskom brings the new pylons to the site.

Tshwane has also submitted the wayleave application to Sanral and Gautrans to enable the technicians to work on the N4 and Solomon
Mahlangu Drive, respectively.

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The following areas were successfully restored:

• Die Hoewes
• Equestria
• Faerie Glen
• Hazeldean
• Lombardy Estate
• Lombardy Meander
• Lyttleton
• Mooikloof
• Mooiplaats
• Moreletapark
• Olympus
• Paramount Estates
• Pretorious Ext 40
• Shere
• Silver Lakes
• Six Fountains
• The Wilds
• Tygervalley
• Willow Acres
• Woodlands Boulevard
• Zwavelpoort

Areas that are still out are the following:

• Baviaanspoort Prison
• Queenswood
• Boschkop
• Derdepoort (Zambezi Manor)
• Donkerhoek
• Doornpoort
• Eersterust
• Garsfontein
• Glenway Estate
• Grootvlei East & West
• Kameeldrift
• Kilner Park
• Leeuwfontein
• Mamelodi
• Montana Park
• Moregloed
• Pretorious Park
• Pumulani
• Roodepark
• Rooiwal
• Sable Hills
• Silverton
• Sinoville
• Vastfontein Ext
• Waltloo
• Wapadrand
• Waterval
• Waverley
• Woodhill
• Woodlands
• Zeekoegat
• Bergtuin
• Koedoespoort Industrial
• Weavind Park
• Jan Niemand Park
• Montana
• Montana Park
• Montana Gardens
• Pyramid
• Haakdoornfontein
• Lusthof
 • Bultfontein
• Honningneskrans
• Eastlynne

The city is prioritising energizing the Pumulani Substation which feeds Mamelodi and other areas that are still out. If needs be, we may be
forced to implement rotational loading in the areas that are still outstanding. Consumers are advised that some areas that have been
restored may experience a possible trip.

The city is also exploring back-feeding Silverton, Koedoespoort and Riviera - all the way up to Waltloo

The estimated time for restoration for the outstanding areas is not available yet. The city will keep its consumers updated on the
developments and apologises for the inconvenience caused.

Issued by the Communication, Marketing and Events Department.

Enquiries

Selby Bokaba
Acting Group Head: Communication, Marketing and Events

Communication, Marketing and Events | West Wing | 1 st Floor South |

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