MAJOR POWER OUTAGE

RESIDENTS of Langa, Pinelands, Ndabeni, Epping, Bonteheuwel had a rough start to Easter Sunday due to a major cable fault.

According to the City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Energy Xanthea Limberg, a major high-voltage cable fault has impacted the areas due to vandalism and theft as authorities battle to restore power to the mense

Limberg says:  “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.

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

A number of councillors have been updating their residents, with Langa councillor Lwazi Pakade explaining that part of the reason for the delay in repairs on Sunday was due to City repair teams needing law enforcement escorts for safety.

Limberg added that City energy teams have worked through Sunday night to do excavations and major cable repairs to restore power following significant vandalism and theft to feeders and cables.

She explained that due to the large power supply that has to be restored, system tripping from overload is a real risk.

Residents have been advised to switch off non-essential energy equipment, heaters, pool pumps, and geysers, as it will help to restore power faster.

She added: “The City apologises for the inconvenience, but we thank our teams who have really gone above and beyond the call of duty to help our communities.”