Eskom faces backlash from residents during illegal electricity disconnection in Pietermaritzburg

Eskom faces backlash from residents during illegal electricity disconnection in Pietermaritzburg

Eskom's operation to disconnect illegal electricity connections in Pietermaritzburg leads to community protests, highlighting the ongoing struggle for access to power and the implications for local residents.

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Eskom says it has made several unsuccessful attempts over the years to reach an agreement with residents of Lion Park in Camperdown, near Pietermaritzburg, on a legal electricity supply. The utility says the main challenge is that the land is held under a trust and is zoned only for agricultural use. Eskom’s Senior Manager for Retail, Dade Mbhele, says the utility remains committed to engaging with the community while addressing illegal electric…