Illegal electricity connection costs soldier his ring finger

A 42-year-old member of the South African National Defence Force nearly died and lost five fingers after being electrocuted by an illegal electricity connection in Msholozi Trust outside White River.

“The whole section has been relying on illegal connections for years. It is unfortunate that this incident happened and I lost my ring finger before getting married,” he said. Lowvelder learnt that residents have been illegally occupying the area for the past 11 years, although municipal projects such as electricity and waste collection are taking place.

It’s sad that people who are supposed to Defend and protect the country can’t differentiate between right and wrong.

Poetic justice its called.

It should cost him his job, too.

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