South African minister monitors SABC power outage disruption

South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has been briefed on a power outage affecting SABC operations at its Auckland Park offices and studios.

• The Minister is in contact with the SABC Group Chief Executive Officer and is being updated on plans to keep broadcasting on television, radio and online while the outage continues.
• The disruption is attributed to damage to the Mayfair Substation; City Power says a technical team is working on repair plans and alternative supply routes, while SABC says broadcasts are running on backup power and contingency plans are underway.