South Africa’s illegal connections scourge has led to the death of three people in one city in just over 24 hours.‘Still a racist clown’: The Kiffness stirring up tempers again after controversial election meme
“The occupant of the main house in Couta Street, Kuyga, Greenbushes, heard the dogs barking and went outside to investigate when she found the tenant of the flatlet lying lifeless on the roof with wires in his hands. It is suspected that the 26-year-old man was attempting to connect“An inquest docket was opened and is being investigated by Saps Kabega Park.” police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said.Two others were killed in what appeared to be accidents with seemingly exposed connections.
On Saturday evening, a 24-year-old female in Rabie Village, Wells Estate, allegedly touched an illegal connection while crouching and died from being electrocuted. At around 04:30 the next morning a group were walking through an open space in Auburn Street, Booysens Park, when an 18-year-old girl allegedly stepped on an illegal connection and was electrocuted to death.“One of the male friends attempted to help her, but he was also shocked. He moved away,” Beetge added.Illegal connections have led to energy crises across the country, with residents in Tshwane recently taking to the streets to protest illegal connections.
and undermines Eskom in its mission to provide safe and reliable electricity, while depriving residents and businesses of electricity,” it said.
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