Tshwane in the process of repairing storm damage
The City of Tshwane says all its teams, assisted by private contractors, are working hard to address all the problems caused by Saturday evening's storm.
The city says it is dealing with massive power outages, blocked sewers and fallen trees throughout its seven regions.
"The city sincerely apologises for the inconvenience that the storm has caused," says spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
The storm cause widespread damage in Pretoria.
People took to social media to voice their frustration and appreciation.
Yippeeee...they're fixing iiiiit 🎉💃🎉 Thanks @CityTshwane electricity crew! So we might have power by end of day🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gdB4BvYLtH
— Gayle Pedersen (@RhinoGayle) October 23, 2016
@CityTshwane Hi my electricity is now off since Saterdays storm, my meat is goiing off, response would be welcom Daspoort area Ribbens str
— jan greyvenstein (@jan_38643) October 24, 2016
Took a walk arnd Hatfield this morning. The storm has done a bit of damage. Overhead power cables broken, trees uprooted. @CityTshwane
— Katrina Krotoa (@kitty46kat) October 23, 2016
@CityTshwane Still no tech to fix electricity of one house. Now the whole block is without electricity after latest storm incident.
— Zenobia Potgieter (@potgieterz) October 23, 2016
Thanks @CityTshwane for only deciding to restore our power 72 hours after the storm tripped and 10+ calls later alerting you
— Kgali Tshabalala (@_Kgali_Kgali) October 18, 2016