Two brothers are on the run after illegal power connections to their home resulted in the death of a woman by electrocution in Intshawini, near Stanger, the KwaDukuza municipality said on Tuesday.
“The suspects are now at large and an inquest docket has been opened by the police,” spokesperson Sphelelo Ngobese said.
A cable was allegedly connected illegally into a corrugated iron roof and a burglar guard for security reasons.
Neighbours told municipal officials they had warned the men to remove the wiring, but they refused.
On Monday, the cables electrocuted 37-year-old Princess Ntuli, while she was on her way to collect water.
Paramedics said Ntuli was walking barefoot with a bucket of water on her head.
Ngobese said the incident was unacceptable.
“The loss of one life is one too many, we have said, time and again that illegal connections are not the solution as they put people’s lives in danger.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the Ntuli family and wish to send a clear message to the perpetrators that our fullest confidence is behind the police.
“They will soon make a successful breakthrough in arresting those responsible for this shameful deed,” he said.
