Electricity has been restored to major areas of Tshwane after a widespread outage disrupted the central business district and surrounding neighborhoods, including the Union Buildings, just ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit. City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo confirmed technicians were dispatched immediately to investigate the power failure, which affected Groenkloof, Muckleneuk, Arcadia, Sunnyside, and several other districts.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi attributed the blackout to potential sabotage by unidentified adversaries attempting to undermine preparations for the international gathering. He emphasized the province's resilience in responding to such incidents and maintaining operational readiness for the summit.
Authorities have implemented comprehensive contingency measures, including backup generators at critical venues, continuous monitoring of infrastructure, and enhanced security protocols to prevent further disruptions during the high-profile event bringing together leaders from the world's largest economies.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi attributed the blackout to potential sabotage by unidentified adversaries attempting to undermine preparations for the international gathering. He emphasized the province's resilience in responding to such incidents and maintaining operational readiness for the summit.
Authorities have implemented comprehensive contingency measures, including backup generators at critical venues, continuous monitoring of infrastructure, and enhanced security protocols to prevent further disruptions during the high-profile event bringing together leaders from the world's largest economies.
