Eskom has given various reasons for the load shedding that has taken place, including auxiliary equipment like transformers connected to a number of generators tripping. “This could be due to ...

Eskom teams disconnected the 100 illegal cables across four transformer zones ... but they merely check the box without inspecting the poles,” he said. Spokesperson for the City’s law ...

Van Wyk says the suspect was found in possession of an Eskom transformer and other electrical equipment. She adds he was arrested on charges of theft and tampering with essential infrastructure.

Cele said Eskom told him 77 households were fined for tampered meter boxes in Corner House, but only two paid the fines.