Eskom said meter bypasses, illegal connections and tampering with electricity infrastructure are on the rise.
Power utility Eskom has confirmed two men were electrocuted after allegedly tampering with a mini substation on Tuesday in Tladi, Soweto.Eskom said in a statement on Thursday: “Eskom has expressed concern for the loss of life through electrocution at the substation.”
“Eskom recently reported the arrest of five members of the community in Orlando East, Soweto, for allegedly illegally tampering with the Eskom electricity infrastructure.”
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