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[WATCH] Several pylons collapsed last night causing serious damage and power outages affecting large parts of Pretoria East including Mamelodi.

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Tshwane Coalition3 years ago

This incident has led to the closure of the N4 freeway east between Solomon Mahlangu and Simon Vermooten on and off-ramps.

Tshwane Coalition3 years ago

(1/2) Currently, the following areas are affected by power outages as a result of the collapsed Eskom pylons. Mamelodi, Waltloo, Silverton, Silver Lakes, Faerie Glen, Equestria, Mooikloof, Doornpoort, Waterval, Grootvlei East, Grootvlei West.

Tshwane Coalition3 years ago

(2/2) Bultfontein, Rooiwal, Vastfontein extension, Lyttelton, Die Hoewes ,Moregloed, Waverley, Kilner Park, Eersterust, Queenswood, Bergtuin, Koedoespoort, Montana Tuine and a portion of Moreletapark.

PTsiyavuma3 years ago

City of Tshwane dropped the ball on this one, six months ago it was brought to their attention and they did nothing. Pretoria East always have problems, power stations always have a problem. Mooikloof and Wapadrand never without incidents every three months.

Lerato3 years ago

Your useless da administration was warned about this so many times 🚮

88 Kilos of Sunshine3 years ago

You need to pay this guy and listen to him next time

King Luan Snyders3 years ago

Majoro ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼. Coming to the people live from the scene of the powerfailure. Lead the City of Tshwane show them there in Joburg who don’t even know how to address issues on the news.

Johann Rabé3 years ago

@CityTshwane Just a thought.

Simphiwe Dlamini3 years ago

You were warned last year

Mapula Mmetle3 years ago

This was reported 6 months ago and you did nothing so please

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