Eskom blames illegal connections for Winterveldt blackout
Substation also damaged by 'severe vandalism'
Residents of Winterveld, Tshwane, on Thursday shut down the area, barring children from going to school, due to a blackout that hit two weeks ago.
Healthcare facilities and local businesses have been impacted by the protest, which started last week after the power utility failed to restore power in the area...
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