Six people, among them contractors, were injured when a surge from a vandalised power cable, which was being repaired in Cape Town, exploded. | itchybyte
Six people were injured during repairs to a vandalised power substation in Gugulethu.
The City of Cape said electrical repairs teams were fixing the vandalised Gugulethu substation on Monday after thieves had also stolen vital infrastructure components. Residents recently told a delegation of government officials they felt unsafe due to crime, particularly in areas with poor lighting. READ |
The member of the mayoral committee for energy, Beverley van Reenen, said the worst consequence was the severe injury of four energy contractors, one staff member, and a member of the public when a power surge from the damage caused a cable to explode. The City said there were rewards on offer for information on the vandals and thieves, and for the recovery of the stolen goods.
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