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Power outage hits Cape Town airport after kites tangle in high-voltage lines

3 April 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader
Backup generators keep operations running at Cape Town International Airport during the early-morning power outage. Photo: Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport runs on generator power after kites caused a pre-dawn outage, with minimal disruption as Eskom works to restore supply.

The post Power outage hits Cape Town airport after kites tangle in high-voltage lines appeared first on City Vision.

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