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Eskom: We can't keep replacing transformers in areas with illegal connections
This after the power utility was accused of refusing to repair a power transformer that exploded in Diepsloot, which left residents without electricity for over five weeks.
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Eskom calls for an end to illegal connections in Diepsloot amid power cuts
Community members said they have lost businesses and can't keep warm because of the prolonged power outage.
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CARTOON: Soweto's Power Debate
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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How Eskom's illegal electricity syndicates operate
The power utility is bleeding dry as 80% of Soweto residents are in arrears which amount to R17 billion. EWN takes a closer look at how this came about.
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Joburg corporates busted for illegal water, electricity connections
Mayor Herman Mashaba and other officials cracked down on business premises where it appears that contractors have illegally connected water and electricity supply.
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[WATCH] Joburg corporates targeted for illegal connections
The City of Johannesburg cracked down on business premises where it appears that contractors have illegally connected water and electricity supply in recent months.
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JMPD fine residents for illegal power connections, recover R118m in revenue
JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar says that some residents were fined for non-payment.
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2 people arrested for illegally electricity connections in Fordsburg
The suspects own a business which has an electricity account in arrears of about R500,000.
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Illegal electricity connections a 'big challenge' for CT officials
Yesterday, a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted while attempting to install an illegal power line.
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Investigation launched into CT teen's electrocution
The teen was trying to install an illegal power connection at the Philippi informal settlement.
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City Power employee, contractor arrested on bribery charges
The arrests follow a tip-off about an illegal reconnection that was meant to take place.
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Khayelitsha volatile after protests, torching of truck
Residents are apparently unhappy that illegal electricity connections have been removed.
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Truck, shacks burnt in illegal electricity connection protest
A City of Cape Town truck was set ablaze during protests after illegal electricity connections were cut in Khayelitsha's TR and RR sections.
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Truck, shacks torched in Khayelitsha protest
Residents are apparently up in arms after illegal electricity connections were taken down in the area.
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Illegal connection claims the life of an 11-year-old boy
The parents of an 11-year-old boy who died after being electrocuted by an illegal connection in Eldorado Park told Eye Witness news they’re devastated by his death. Kervlin Bowes died after he touched a live wire in a nearby informal settlement.
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Soweto clinic workers outraged by illegal power connections
Residents illegally re-route electricity connections from the clinic to their homes using tree barks.
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Mossel Bay: Illegal connections pose a threat
The township has been rocked by protests after the municipality cut illegal electricity connections.
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Cops disperse Kliptown protest
Kliptown residents are protesting the disconnection of their electricity.
