Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink says the collapse of the electricity pylons in the metro are suspected to be due to vandalism or attempted stripping of metals.
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While power has been restored to some areas, some are still without electricity after seven powerlines collapsed on Sunday, allegedly owing to vandalism.
The manager of the City of Tshwane, Johann Mettler, has written to Eskom asking the power utility to urgently assist the municipality with labour, materials and equipment.