DA Ward / Wyk 5 Tshwane

19/06/2023

*Tshwane Metro Police Department empowers the public to fight corruption*
In my capacity as MMC for Community Safety, I would like to give my full support to the directive issued by the Acting Chief of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), Basil Nkhwashu.
The directive is aimed at empowering the public to fight possible corruption by TMPD officers.
It also seeks to always make our officers aware of the importance of high ethical conduct, being fair and respecting the rights of others.

Let me be clear about what this directive means for the public:
1. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to ask TMPD officers for their appointment certificates (a card identifying them as a police officer).
2. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to record your encounter with TMPD officials. This includes videos and pictures of the officers, their appointment certificates, and their vehicles. Considering the number of complaints the City has been receiving with regard to extortion, corruption, and other cases of misconduct by TMPD officers, this directive was long overdue.

I welcome the initiative by the Acting Chief and will continue to support him in implementing any measures to address this scourge.

If ever you are a victim of these terrible acts by TMPD officials, please:
1. Open a criminal case at the nearest police station.
2. Report the matter to the TMPD Integrity Unit via our line 083 657 2998 to enable an internal investigation into the conduct.
3. Report the matter to IPID via [email protected]

I want to thank the Executive Mayor Cllr Cilliers Brink for his support to have this directive issued to empower our residents while cleaning up our Metro police.
I also want to remind the public to remain respectful in their encounters with law enforcement.
A lot of good officers are still trying to make a difference out there.

*Tshwane Metro Police Department empowers the public to fight corruption*
In my capacity as MMC for Community Safety, I would like to give my full support to the directive issued by the Acting Chief of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), Basil Nkhwashu.
The directive is aimed at empowering the public to fight possible corruption by TMPD officers.
It also seeks to always make our officers aware of the importance of high ethical conduct, being fair and respecting the rights of others.

Let me be clear about what this directive means for the public:
1. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to ask TMPD officers for their appointment certificates (a card identifying them as a police officer).
2. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to record your encounter with TMPD officials. This includes videos and pictures of the officers, their appointment certificates, and their vehicles. Considering the number of complaints the City has been receiving with regard to extortion, corruption, and other cases of misconduct by TMPD officers, this directive was long overdue.

I welcome the initiative by the Acting Chief and will continue to support him in implementing any measures to address this scourge.

If ever you are a victim of these terrible acts by TMPD officials, please:
1. Open a criminal case at the nearest police station.
2. Report the matter to the TMPD Integrity Unit via our line 083 657 2998 to enable an internal investigation into the conduct.
3. Report the matter to IPID via [email protected]

I want to thank the Executive Mayor Cllr Cilliers Brink for his support to have this directive issued to empower our residents while cleaning up our Metro police.
I also want to remind the public to remain respectful in their encounters with law enforcement.
A lot of good officers are still trying to make a difference out there.

Ald. Grandi Theunissen

16/06/2023

Update on the electricity problem in Montana Park and Montana Gardens in Region 2 South
4. Areas temporarily affected by Koedespoort substation:

Pumulani Primary 132kV substation
Montana secondary 11kv substation
*Montana park township

Hartebeesfontein secondary 11kv substation
*Montana (Between N1 & Breedt Street)
*Part of Doornpoort ( between N1 & Breedt st)

Breedt secondary 11kv substation
*Montana Gardens ( Zambezi Country Estate)

Pyramid 132kV substation
*Rooiwal and surrounding plots

3. As soon as transmission team( primary) isolate the affected lines then the affected residents of Region 2 should be back on the grid.
2. Koedoespoort Substation fire affects the Pumulani substation

1. Still waiting for a update on the electricity problem.

*NB* No ETR yet available

*For Power Outages you may also use one of the following options:*
• SMS the word “power” followed by your account number to *082 612 0333 or 44676,
• Or use the following link: http://tshwane.webhop.org/Tshwanesms/Map.aspx

Should any additional information be made available, it will be communicated as such.

Sincerely
Cllr Arnold van Niekerk
16 June 2023
15H35

16/06/2023

Update on the electricity problem in Montana Park and Montana Gardens in Region 2 South

3. As soon as transmission team( primary) isolate the affected lines then the affected residents of Region 2 should be back on the grid.
2. Koedoespoort Substation fire affects the Pumulani substation

1. Still waiting for a update on the electricity problem.

*NB* No ETR yet available

*For Power Outages you may also use one of the following options:*
• SMS the word “power” followed by your account number to *082 612 0333 or 44676,
• Or use the following link: http://tshwane.webhop.org/Tshwanesms/Map.aspx

Should any additional information be made available, it will be communicated as such.

Sincerely
Cllr Arnold van Niekerk
16 June 2023
14H30

16/06/2023

19/04/2023

Power Outage update
*19/04/2023*
*17:20*

*_Feedback from MMC Ofentse Madzebatela, about Large area outage affecting the Region 2 South :_*

Good day Cllrs
Ward 5, 87 and 96 has tripped a number of times today and the primary team is currently on site and busy with tests. I will share the latest feedback as soon as I get an update on what the issue is in terms of the continues trips.

The trip is on 132 kv Pumulani substation which is affected by Kwagga Substation which is the interim main infeed until the repairs on the pylons that fell are completed in full.

We normally feed from Nyala but due the damage we are now temporary fed from Quagga.

In short, the trip is on primary which is not under our control as the region.

Still wait for a new update on the power problem in Region 2 South.

*Still no ETR yet*

132kv line tripped again (Kwagga).
Pumulani affected

They need to switch over to the 132kv cables from Nyala over the highway asap. The load is too great for backfeed

*Next update at 19:00*

Thanks
Cllr Arnold Van Niekerk
Ward 5
[email protected]
0827704247

16/04/2023

The Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) has initiated a new Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) funding model which will result in more suffering for older persons and children who are the most vulnerable in the province.

Please may I ask for the support of this community for this worthy cause?

Sincerely
Cllr Arnold Van Niekerk

The Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) has initiated a new Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) funding model which will result in more suffering for older persons and children who are the most vulnerable in the province.

12/04/2023

Cllr Cilliers Brink Executive Mayor of Tshwane
12 April 2023
*The City of Tshwane is committed to restoring power to all communities*

The City of Tshwane is prioritising the restoration of power to all areas that have been affected since Sunday following the collapse of pylons on the N4 Freeway in Pretoria East.
We understand the frustration of residents and we are working on temporary measures to ensure that we ease the burden of prolonged power outages.
The City is working with internal and Eskom teams to restore electricity in a two­pronged approach. Internally, we are working to backfeed (reroute) our power supply to service-affected areas, where possible, while Eskom teams are working with us to replace the electricity pylons that fell over.
So far, we have made significant progress in restoring power to about 40% to 50% of the areas where the infrastructure is in a good condition and responsive to backfeeding. I have asked officials to find a way to reconnect as many areas as technically possibly. It is important that we help communities that have been without power for several days, which include Mamelodi, Eersterust, Queenswood, Waltloo Industrial Area and others. This approach may lead to the implementation of rotational loading in areas that are already connected in Pretoria East. The City will communicate further on this matter when we reach this stage.
I also want to thank the Minister of Electricity, the Honourable Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, for agreeing to meet with the City yesterday afternoon where he committed to support us as we work to restore power to residents.

12/04/2023

*UPDATE: TSHWANE TO IMPLEMENT LOAD ROTATION (REDUCTION) IN ORDER TO PROVIDE POWER TO AREAS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROLONGED OUTAGE:*
11:00
12 APRIL 2023
The Tshwane Energy & Electricity technical team has taken the *extraordinary* step to feed the Waltloo and Mamelodi Substations with electricity from the Njala infeed Substation, and to *implement load rotation (reduction)* in areas that have power in order to re-channel power to areas that have experienced a prolonged outage. Ordinarily, Waltloo and Mamelodi Substations are fed by the Pumulani Substation, which has also been affected by the power outage which occurred on Sunday night in the wake of suspected vandalism of a pylon along the N4 east freeway.
The incident plunged large parts of Pretoria East, North and a portion of Centurion into darkness.
The team changed the settings and did Protection grading at the Njala Infeed Substation last evening and completed the work this morning. The switching team was dispatched to the Waltloo and Mamelodi Substations this morning to start energising transformers to soak, after which they added the load gradually, while constantly monitoring the load.
Gradual switching will commence shortly.
It should be noted that this interim measure will likely overload the system, and possible trips may occur.
To obviate possible trips due to overload, the city will implement a 4-hourly load reduction in some areas of Watloo, Mamelodi (1,2,3), Pumulani and Koedoespoort supply area.

The city acknowledges that, in addition to daily loadshedding implemented by Eskom, some residents will have to endure the extra pain of load reduction.
This is done to ensure the even and balanced provision of power to all the residents. The load rotation (reduction) will impact parts of Region 2, 3, 5 & 6. The schedule will be communicated in due course.

Issued by the Communication, Marketing and Events Department.

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11/04/2023

*Power Outage Tuesday 13:10* 11:04:2023
Afternoon All. New update on the power problem in Region 2 South. Next update will be at 16:00

Teams are working on finding ways to switch power on while work is continuing.

Two subs have been switched back, but they are experiencing issues with the others

Currently areas in the Moot, Montana to Rooiwal, as well as Silverton, Watloo and Mamelodi are still off.

- Teams are finding ways to see how they can overcome challenges
- Not all areas will be switched back and the City is looking at implementing a rotational schedule
- Areas that are on must prepare for possible trips as 1) more are switched on, and 2) secondary infrastructure faults might occur

*Still no ETR yet*

*Currently, the following areas out* – the whole of
Doornpoort, Montana Park, Montana Gardens, Sinoville, Waterval, Grootvlei East, Grootvlei West, Bultfontein, Rooiwal, Vastfontein extension

MMC Themba Fosi Utility Services and Regional Operation & Coordination
10 April 2023
*Key Deliverables in N4 Pylon Collapse Restoration -*
18:00 Monday

Last night, 9 April 2023, 7 City of Tshwane electricity pylons collapsed, which caused 132kv powerlines to fall onto the N4 freeway.
This has resulted in a widespread power outage in large parts of Pretoria East and North.

Earlier today I was onsite with our City of Tshwane electricity teams who are currently assessing the extent of the damage and potential repair options, both for the line as a whole and parts of the network where back-feeding of electricity might be possible to restore earlier.
This is a major incident, and I would like to provide significant detail.
Background: Njala is one of the main infeed substations from Eskom into the City of Tshwane.
Last night a section of Njala tripped due to a series of high-voltage pylons that collapsed. This line takes power from Njala to various different substations, from the substations to minisubs and ultimately into your home.

*Diagnostics and next steps* :
*Currently our teams are busy at Pumlani Sub.*
*Road Ahead:* This work needs to be done systematically and therefore timelines are not available yet.
Teams are working at full capacity and will give information as it becomes available. Currently, we have 5 key deliverables as part of this restoration:
2. Engagement with Eskom: The City Manager is engaging with Eskom to see what expertise and resources are available to assist the City of Tshwane with rebuilding the grid. The damage does is serious and at least partially appears to be the work of criminals. We need to reach out for support to ensure our network is restored as soon as possible.
3. Deployment of TMPD: The Acting Chief of Policy in the City of Tshwane is deploying TMPD resources to ensure no further criminality occurs to the electricity network, to prevent further damage and delays on restoration.
4. Attempt to back-feed electricity: Although the damage done to our network by this collapse is serious, the design of the electricity network allows for the possibility of back-feeding electricity from other substations to parts of the affected area.
Our technical teams are exploring whether isolation of the damaged parts of the network can occur to allow restoration of some areas sooner. However, this is only possible where our network technically allows for it, which is going to be a minority of the affected network. 5. Communicating project plan in terms of restoration milestones: Critically, once we know the full extent of the damage, and have engaged with Eskom, we will be in a position to put together a project plan to repair and restore the network.
We understand an estimated time of repair (ETR) is the main interest of the public. *Unfortunately, there is no credible ETR at this time.* As soon as possible we will communicate the project plan with the required work needed to restore power.
The City of Tshwane will do everything we can to restore electricity to customers, and we apologise for the inconvenience our residents are experiencing.
We will be providing regular updates on this issue as more news is available from our repair teams.

*Currently, the following areas out* – the whole of
Doornpoort, Montana Park, Montana Gardens, Sinoville, Waterval, Grootvlei East, Grootvlei West, Bultfontein, Rooiwal, Vastfontein extension

As per my last message af midnight. This is a big job and we will be in a position to communicate a way forward after midday.

Teams are busy assessing, clearing and finding the best way to repair as efficient as possible.

Arnold Van Niekek
(DA) Cllr Ward 5
0827704247

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10/04/2023

MMC Themba Fosi Utility Services and Regional Operation & Coordination
10 April 2023
*Key Deliverables in N4 Pylon Collapse Restoration -*
18:00 Monday

Last night, 9 April 2023, 7 City of Tshwane electricity pylons collapsed, which caused 132kv powerlines to fall onto the N4 freeway.
This has resulted in a widespread power outage in large parts of Pretoria East and North.

Earlier today I was onsite with our City of Tshwane electricity teams who are currently assessing the extent of the damage and potential repair options, both for the line as a whole and parts of the network where back-feeding of electricity might be possible to restore earlier.
This is a major incident, and I would like to provide significant detail.
Background: Njala is one of the main infeed substations from Eskom into the City of Tshwane.
Last night a section of Njala tripped due to a series of high-voltage pylons that collapsed. This line takes power from Njala to various different substations, from the substations to minisubs and ultimately into your home.

*Work Completed:*
1. Clearing the lines over the N4 highway and on Solomon Mhlangu Road.
2. Secondary testing at the various substations to ensure that any problems that might have occurred in the substations are fixed as soon as the feeder line is fixed to avoid delays.

*Diagnostics and next steps* :
1. The Wapadrand Substation (sub) has a feeder cable fault between Njala and Wapadrand (Teams are busy organising resources to resolve this)
2. Our team have tested the Mooikloof Sub and it is clean.
3. Currently our teams are busy at Pumlani Sub.
4. Subs to still be tested: Koedoespoort, Watloo, Heather's and all subs in Mamelodi.
Now that the feeder cable has been cleared over the highway, teams can start isolating the cables and seeing which of the substations they can bring back online.
Due to load capacity, it is not clear which subs can be brought back online while they are working.
It will be possible to bring some of them back, but this we will only be able to know once both testing in the subs and isolation of all the cables is done.

*Road Ahead:* This work needs to be done systematically and therefore timelines are not available yet.
Teams are working at full capacity and will give information as it becomes available. Currently, we have 5 key deliverables as part of this restoration:
1. Unblocking the N4 highway: Our first deliverable was the reopening the N4 highway. This required us to remove the cables from the road, allowing the return of traffic, both regular as well as the repair teams who need to move freely to restore electricity.
2. Engagement with Eskom: The City Manager is engaging with Eskom to see what expertise and resources are available to assist the City of Tshwane with rebuilding the grid. The damage does is serious and at least partially appears to be the work of criminals. We need to reach out for support to ensure our network is restored as soon as possible.
3. Deployment of TMPD: The Acting Chief of Policy in the City of Tshwane is deploying TMPD resources to ensure no further criminality occurs to the electricity network, to prevent further damage and delays on restoration.
4. Attempt to back-feed electricity: Although the damage done to our network by this collapse is serious, the design of the electricity network allows for the possibility of back-feeding electricity from other substations to parts of the affected area.
Our technical teams are exploring whether isolation of the damaged parts of the network can occur to allow restoration of some areas sooner. However, this is only possible where our network technically allows for it, which is going to be a minority of the affected network. 5. Communicating project plan in terms of restoration milestones: Critically, once we know the full extent of the damage, and have engaged with Eskom, we will be in a position to put together a project plan to repair and restore the network.
We understand an estimated time of repair (ETR) is the main interest of the public. *Unfortunately, there is no credible ETR at this time.* As soon as possible we will communicate the project plan with the required work needed to restore power.
Currently, the following areas are out:
• Lyttelton - Restored
• Die Hoewes - Restored
• Baviaanspoort Prison
• Boschkop
• Bultfontein
• Derdepoort (Zambezi Manor)
• Donkerhoek
• Doornpoort
• Eersterust
• Equestria
• Faerie Glen
• Garsfontein
• Glenway Estate
• Grootvlei East
• Grootvlei West • Kameeldrift
• Kilner Park
• Leeuwfontein
• Mamelodi
• Montana Park
• Mooikloof
• Mooiplaats
• Moregloed
• Olympus
• Pretorius Park
• Pretorius Park ext40
• Pumulani
• Roodepark
• Rooiwal
• Sable Hills
• Shere
• Silver Lakes
• Silverton
• Sinoville
• Six Fountains
• The Wilds
• Vastfontein extension
• Waltloo
• Wapadrand
• Waterval
• Waverley
• Willow Acres
• Woodhill
• Woodlands
• Woodlands Boulevard
• Zeekoegat
• Zwavelpoort

The City of Tshwane will do everything we can to restore electricity to customers, and we apologise for the inconvenience our residents are experiencing.
We will be providing regular updates on this issue as more news is available from our repair teams.

Enquiries: MMC Themba Fosi

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10/04/2023

*Power Outage Monday 11:00*

The team has reconvened this morning on­site to conduct further investigations.

*Currently, the following areas out* – the whole of
Doornpoort, Montana Park, Montana Gardens, Sinoville, Waterval, Grootvlei East, Grootvlei West, Bultfontein, Rooiwal, Vastfontein extension
*NB* No ETR yet

As per my last message af midnight. This is a big job and we will be in a position to communicate a way forward after midday.

Teams are busy assessing, clearing and finding the best way to repair as efficient as possible.

*NB* N4 highway is currently closed in both directions at Simon Vermooten Road and Solomon Mahlangu Road.
Closure on Waze

Arnold Van Niekek
(DA) Cllr Ward 5
0827704247

10/04/2023

*POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING LARGE PARTS OF PRETORIA EAST* 10 April 2023
The City of Tshwane is aware of the collapse of the 132kv powerlines that fell on the N4 freeway last night which resulted in a power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East.

This incident has led to the closure of the N4 freeway east between Solomon Mahlangu and Simon Vermooten off-ramps. Motorists are advised to avoid those roads and use alternative routes.

The initial assessment by the Energy & Electricity team has found that at least six powerline structures have collapsed and are badly damaged.
The team has reconvened this morning on­site to conduct further investigations.

Currently, the following areas out – the whole of Mamelodi, Waltloo, Silverton, Silver Lakes, Faerie Glen, Equestria, Mooikloof, Doornpoort, Bergtuin, Eersterust, Montana Park, Montana Gardens, Sinoville, Waterval, Grootvlei East, Grootvlei West, Bultfontein, Rooiwal, Vastfontein extension, Lyttleton, Die Hoewes and a portion of Moreletapark. Parts of the Moot are affected which include Queenswood, Kilnerpark, Koedoespoort, Waverley and Mòregloed.

The inclement weather is likely to delay the repair work.
The estimated time for restoration is not available yet. The city will keep its consumers updated on the developments.

Issued by Communication, Marketing and Events Department.

07/04/2023

See feedback on the power problem in Montana Park
Breedt sub off.
We attending

15/01/2023

It is absurd that citizens are expected to pay more 18,65% for electricity, just to be kept in the dark!

Visit https://www.notoincreases.co.za and the sign the petition now to reject Eskom’s electricity hike and stage 6 .

As fuel, food and transport costs all soar, South Africans simply cannot afford an 18.65% electricity tariff increase on top of it all. Sign this petition for cheaper and more reliable electricity options, other than Eskom.