Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom has commended the South African Police Service for its recent intelligence-driven operation, which led to the arrest of six suspects found in possession of its property valued at R1.5 million.

The power-utility acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure, including mini-substations and transformers, compared to the previous year.

Despite this improvement, Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the issue demands ongoing vigilance and proactive community involvement.

“We urge communities to play a role in safeguarding the infrastructure that delivers electricity to their homes and businesses. Vandalism results in unplanned power outages, often leaving homes and businesses without electricity for extended periods. Tampering with electrical infrastructure poses serious and potentially fatal risks. Although Eskom has seen a reduction in these crimes due to increased collaboration with law enforcement agencies and improved security measures, the problem persists and remains unacceptable.”