ILLEGAL POWER CONNECTIONS CONTINUE TO ENDANGER LIVES OF INNOCENT PEOPLE

Many people continue to connect electricity illegally, ignoring warnings that electricity is extremely powerful and can be deadly if not treated with care and respect. Connecting in this way is not only illegal but it is extremely dangerous. People making these connections are not qualified professionals and the connection does not have the required safety protection features, which consequently puts ordinary South Africans at risk. Illegal connections were one of the leading causes of electricity-related injuries and deaths in South Africa and innocent children were the most common victims. An electricity connection was considered illegal when it was made to the Eskom network without Eskom’s permission. Refiloe Motsei sits down with Tumi Moloi: Eskom Stakeholder and Media Relations Senior Advisor.