Steve Biko hospital uses generators as faulty cable puts the lights out

Steve Biko Academic Hospital had to use generators at the weekend after a cable fault.

The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria had to use generators at the weekend after a cable fault.

“We were without power and telephones were not working, it wasn't the best for caring for patients. It was surprising that we were in the dark and the next street had power,” said the employee. “Steve Biko was running on generators on Saturday and Sunday while the onsite team and Cot technicians were fault finding. The service provider was also appointed in an emergency on Sunday afternoon for pressure testing of the 11kVa line to identify the faulty cable.

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