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Cape Argus reports that Eskom has suspended its services in Khayelitsha’s Endlovini informal settlement, following a hostage incident involving one of its contractors.
Eskom spokesperson, Zama Mpondwana, said the contractor was dealing with a transformer that was overloaded with multiple illegal connections on Saturday morning when he was held hostage. Mpondwana said the safety of their employees was a priority and that the suspension of services was to safeguard Eskom technicians and reassess safety measures before any further operations in the area were resumed. He commnted that the incident highlighted the ongoing risks associated with illegal electricity connections, which not only affected the quality of power supply but also endangered lives. A police spokesperson advised that no formal case had been filed for further investigation. The Provincial Community Policing Forum (CPF) said it was not the first time Eskom staff had faced attacks in an informal settlement. CPF board spokesperson Rafique Foflonker urged locals to report any criminal activities, especially those targeting service workers.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Byron Lukas at Cape Argus
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