Power outage disrupts Easter for Cape residents

RESIDENTS from Langa, Pinelands, Ndabeni, Epping, Bonteheuwel and surrounding areas had a rough Easter due to a major cable fault that left them without power since Sunday.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

Mayco member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, said on Sunday morning City teams were alerted to the major high voltage cable fault, caused by vandalism and theft.

“City energy teams have been working 12-hour shifts non-stop to restore power to affected communities.

“The speed at which this intricate and challenging work has been done is almost unprecedented,” Limberg said.

“The dedication, trouble-shooting, and effort have been notable. Teams are on track to restore power by Monday evening if all goes to plan.”

Councillor Lwazi Pakade said part of the reason for the delay in repairs on Sunday was due to City repair teams needing law enforcement escorts for safety.

He said another reason for the delay in restoration was because “power can't be rerouted from other substations due to grid constraints”.