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Power cut affects Home affairs live capture system

Source: EWN, 11/07/2018

It`s understood this has affected the application and collection of
smart ID cards and passports.
JOHANNESBURG - The Home Affairs Department says it is experiencing
issues with its live capture system due to a power cut.
It`s understood this has affected the application and collection of
smart ID cards and passports.
The department says technicians are on site dealing with the problem
and are working to restore power.
The acting head of IT Thulani Mavuso said: â€œWe really apologise to
citizens for this inconvenience because it was unscheduled. We never
thought that the upgrade of the UPS will actually result in this
particular situation. I hope that our people will understand that.â€
NO POWER IN PRETORIA EAST
At the same time, Residents in Pretoria East are still without power
after a fire broke out at the Wapadrand substation.
The City of Tshwane says the substation caught fire on Tuesday
morning, but the cause is still unknown.
Technicians are in the process of restoring power to the areas
affected, but the city says this could take up to three days.
City of Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said: â€œThe technical team
is currently working on a temporary solution to restore power to the
residents. The city apologises profusely for the inconvenience this
incident may have caused.â€
Areas affected include Wapadrand, Equestria, Silver Lakes and Faerie Glen.

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