This is due to an attempted cable theft at an industrial site.

Business operating in the town centre have been hit hard, especially those without back-up generators.

Sassa beneficiaries have also felt the pinch, as the local Post Office can't operate due to the power failure.

The municipality meanwhile has promised that the matter is being attended to by officials from the Electricity Department and have the assurance that power will be restored.

OFM News/Joba Matsheng