Recent service delivery protests in the Western Cape have resulted in infrastructure damage to the tune of tens of millions of rand.
Many were hurt and services were withdrawn from various areas due to the unrest. Theft and vandalism from January to June cost Eskom R31.3m.
Da Silva said Eskom took the decision to safeguard its employees by withdrawing its operations in parts of Khayelitsha, Bardale , parts of Kraaifontein and Wesbank where violent protests were reported. “As well as to protect staff who have already been injured while trying to perform their duties,” said councillor Phindile Maxiti, Mayco member for energy and climate change.
“The fire service is there to assist communities. The ongoing attacks on staff could seriously impact on service delivery to our most vulnerable communities, as crews will not be entering flashpoint areas without police escorts, which will slow down response times to fires and other emergencies,” said JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security.
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