Eskom says it’s concerned about the unabating criminal practice involving the theft and vandalism of pylons, which is also spreading across Gauteng.
This is the second pylon incident in Tshwane this month, after six pylons collapsed, plunging parts of Pretoria East and Mamelodi into darkness.
Gauteng Maintenance and Operations senior manager at Eskom Mashangu Xivambu, “Plans are under way to rebuild the infrastructure as the integrity of the towers was compromised beyond repair. The theft of tower members leads to the instability and collapse of the pylons that carry high voltage power lines, which then poses a serious safety risk to members of the public and often results in the interruption of supply.
I want to thank MMC Themba Fosi for his speedy response to reported attempts to vandalise one pylon in Mamelodi. I also want to thank the residents who reported the matter. Let’s work together to protect our City infrastructure.
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