An Eskom employee and a former Eskom contractor employee were arrested on April 23 for allegedly colluding and illegally installing a breaker in a mini-substation without the necessary authorisation.
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The two were arrested in Orlando East, Soweto, by the SAPS after they were caught in the act by Eskom security.
The Eskom employee will be subjected to internal disciplinary processes.
“The growing number of Eskom employees who are involved in criminal activities is a major concern to us,” said Motlhabane Ramashi, the senior manager for maintenance and operations in Gauteng.
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“Since the beginning of the year to date, we have recorded seven employees who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the theft and misuse of Eskom infrastructure.
In a separate incident, a suspect was arrested in Mabopane, Tshwane, for the alleged theft of a pole-mounted transformer and other material which was found at a house in the area.
The arrest was made following tip-offs by members of the public.
“We urge all those who are aware of any criminal acts committed by Eskom employees or anyone else, to alert us by calling the Eskom Crime Line on 0800 11 27,” said Ramashi.
