Hopelessness has set in in Scottsdene as the community has endured power cuts for several days.

Eskom is attempting to repair the substation feeding the area, but illegal electricity connections have placed further strain on the infrastructure.

Kraaifontein CPF chairperson, Robert Bisset says that the local health facility is also struggling during the extended power outage.

The generators are unable to keep up with the demand. This as health staff and patients’ safety is also at risk.