Power failure causes chaos in Mother City

Cape Town’s first major power disruption of the year has caused chaos in the city centre and surrounding areas. City officials are investigating what caused the power outage, which hit around three on Friday. The incoming electricity supply from Eskom was apparently lost at the substation in Montague Gardens. Areas like Woodstock, Milnerton and Sunset Beach were also without power. Spokesperson Charles Kadalie says technicians are working on the problem. Motorists have been asked to be patient and to drive with care. Widespread power blackouts in November and December hit businesses and other consumers hard.