Ntshawini residents, near Stanger, were enraged by the death of a mother of three who was electrocuted last Monday, apparently by an illegal electricity connection.
In a violent act of retribution, last Tuesday residents of Congo in Ntshawini, near Stanger, set fire to the house of the two brothers accused of setting up the illegal connection that killed Princess Ntuli (37).
According to KwaDukuza municipality the men have been on the run since the day Ntuli was electrocuted.
“The suspects are now at large and an inquest docket has been opened by the police,” said spokesperson Sphelelo Ngobese.
A cable was allegedly connected illegally through 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. 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 in the police.
“They will soon make a successful breakthrough in arresting those responsible for this shameful deed,” he said.
KwaDukuza SAPS spokesperson warrant officer Johannes Khoza said there have been no arrests.
Ntuli was laid to rest at her family home in Msonono, (Glendale) on Sunday.
Subsequent to this tragedy KwaDukuza municipality announced plans to raise more awareness about the dangers of, and consequences to illegal power connections.
