Parts of KwaZulu-Natal are expected to experience prolonged periods without electricity during peak hours as Eskom’s networks experience overloading due to illegal connections, meter bypasses and vandalism. TheMercurySA
Durban - Parts of KwaZulu-Natal are expected to experience prolonged periods without electricity during peak hours as Eskom’s networks experience overloading due to illegal connections, meter bypasses and vandalism.
The illegal activities had resulted in damage to Eskom’s electricity infrastructure, including explosions in overloaded transformers and mini-substations. It has cost millions of rand to repair and replace. She said the power would only be switched back on after the peak loading period, or when it was safe to do so, in line with the electricity operating code.
The metro’s spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela, said the problem had been exacerbated by land invasions in the area. The communications manager for the uMhlathuze district, Mdu Ncalane, said there was a very low rate of illegal connections in areas where the city supplied electricity.
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