Weskoppies Hospital has been left in the dark after the City of Tshwane switched off its power supply, as the facility owes an electricity bill of R1 million.
The hospital, a specialised psychiatric facility situated on the western side of Tshwane, provides mental health treatment to in- and outpatients. It has become one of the state facilities to have its electricity cut off.
“The fourth stop for Tshwane Ya Tima is in the CBD. This facility owes the City of Tshwane R1 million. We’ve switched them off,” said City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya.
“We encourage all customers who have outstanding bills with the City to settle them,” added Mayor Moya.
Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has confirmed that the processing of the R1.2 million owed to the City of Tshwane for March and April electricity consumption was already underway at the time the municipality effected credit control and disconnected Weskoppies Hospital on Monday.
“The delay in payment is attributed to the transition to the new financial year. The hospital normally makes additional payments to ensure a continuous electricity supply; however, this time around, it could not do so. The owed amount is currently being processed for payment,” said the Gauteng Department of Health.
“Already today (05/05/2025), the GDoH processed R3.8 million to the City of Tshwane for other facilities in Tshwane. The money was already scheduled for payment as part of the payment run to various service providers,” the department added.
The department further said it is currently engaging with the City of Tshwane and maintains its commitment to settle all municipal accounts.
“We want to assure the public that our backup power supply systems at Weskoppies in the form of five generators and a solar system are operational, and patient care will continue uninterrupted while the electricity supply is being reconnected,” said the Gauteng Department of Health.
