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Eskom, in partnership with several law enforcement authorities, has removed more than 35 unlawfully connected transformers from Gauteng’s Diepsloot Extension 6.
Eskom reported non-technical losses of around R5 billion for the fiscal year 2022/23 due to illegal connections, meter bypasses, and other electricity-related criminal activities within its supply territory. The company has complained that these illegal tactics jeopardize its financial health and capacity to provide legitimate consumers with a consistent electrical supply.
Eskom claims that illegally connected transformers not only destabilize the network, resulting in frequent supply interruptions, longer outages, and substandard service for paying consumers but also pose substantial safety concerns to its professionals operating on it.
Monde Bala, Eskom’s Group Executive for Distribution, thanked the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Red Ants, Eskom Protective Services, and private security companies for their contributions to the operation’s success.
“These efforts are crucial in safeguarding Eskom’s assets, ensuring public safety, and mitigating the severe energy losses caused by illegal connections, meter bypasses, and acts of theft and vandalism,” Bala
Eskom says it has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Diepsloot to protect network and enhance reliability.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) August 21, 2024
Eskom says it experienced non-technical losses of around R5 billion due to illegal connections in the past financial year.#KayaNews #IllegalConnections pic.twitter.com/yFIpTF50An
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