Cape Town keeps its streets bright and safe at night by fixing and protecting over 245,000 streetlights. The city fights theft and vandalism by using less valuable materials and burying cables underground, while also encouraging the community to help watch over their power. Every glowing lamp turns the night into a welcoming place where people feel secure and connected, showing how teamwork between workers and residents can light up the city’s future.
Cape Town faces a tough fight to keep its streets bright at night because of constant vandalism, cable theft, and technical problems. Every month, thousands of streetlights break and need fixing, especially in neighborhoods like Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu. The darkness caused by these outages makes people feel unsafe, but city workers and local communities are joining forces through campaigns like “Protect Your Power” to guard and repair the lights. Their teamwork shines as a symbol of hope and strength, lighting up the city despite the shadows of crime and damage.
