Uproar as Tshwane cuts power to three police stations

Many were confused about the City of Tshwane's decision to cut power to three police stations in the capital as part of its Tshwane Ya Tima campaign to get outstanding accounts up to date.

- Marizka Coetzer

In June, the mayor was criticised for cutting the power to the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital due to the Gauteng department of health's failure to settle R1.2 million in overdue electricity charges for March and April.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the power was restored at the Moot police station on Wednesday night, after the supply was disconnected on Tuesday.

"Saps Garsfontein was switched off too, but they have a generator. Mamelodi East is using solar power for backup," she added.

Muridili said police were working with the department of public works and administration to get the power restored and resolve the matter.