City of Tshwane announces a nine-hour power outage

City of Tshwane announces a nine-hour power outage

The City of Tshwane will implement a planned nine-hour power outage in the Rosslyn Industrial Area on Thursday, 2 May, as part of critical maintenance work on the Plessy Substation. The power outage will run from 8:00 to 17:00 and aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the city’s electricity supply. Technicians will undertake a range of tasks, including servicing and testing medium-voltage switchgear and oil circuit breakers, draining…

Tshwane warns of licence delays amid printer failure

A technical failure in South Africa’s sole driving licence card printer has brought all card production to a standstill, causing significant delays for Tshwane motorists awaiting new or renewed licences. The City of Tshwane confirmed that the glitch has affected all its licensing centres, preventing the issuance of cards. The National Department of Transport reported that the machine has been out of commission since February 2025. Although techn…