Frustrated residents haven't had power for five days after seven pylons collapsed in the east of Pretoria.
JOHANNESBURG - There's some good news for Tshwane residents - authorities have promised to restore electricity to all affected areas by Thursday.
"I've spoken to officials and asked for an urgent set of measures to help those areas that have not had electricity since Sunday and that includes Mamelodi, Eersterus and today and hopefully announce a set of measures to bring relief to those communities."
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