Exclusive: Eskom’s illegal electricity syndicates uncovered
JOHANNESBURG - While Eskom continues to bleed millions of rand through mismanagement and corruption, the power utility is facing an equally bigger threat to its recovery, thanks to illegal electricity connections by syndicates.
Eskom is in a financial black hole as it struggles to service its growing debt, which currently stands at just over R420 billion.“All of us, in fact, we do this thing [and] most of us need money,” said the electrician, who could only speak of his unlawful practices on condition of anonymity. He pockets about R20,000 on average outside of his Eskom salary every month through the re-connections. He makes this staggering amount through billing customers up to R200 for a 10-minute job.
Eskom’s Daphne Mokwena says they will take action against anyone found taking part in the criminal activity.
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