Eskom blames residents for nine-month blackout

Doornkop community asked to pay fine for reconnection

11 May 2022 - 08:43

By Mpho Koka

Power utility Eskom says illegal connections, tampering of mini-substations, vandalism and theft are some of the reasons behind the nine-month blackout in Doornkop extension 4 in Soweto.

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