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SowetanLive reports that City Power contractors repairing street lights in Orlando, Soweto were forced to abandon their work and flee for their lives after being attacked and robbed on Wednesday.
The scared workers left the company vehicle and valuables behind as they fled. According to spokesperson Isaac Mangena, four suspects approached the workers in what seemed to be a coordinated attack while they were busy on Khumalo Street at around 3pm. The suspects made off with the workers' personal belongings left inside the van, including bags and other valuables. Mangena strongly condemned the incident, describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of violence and intimidation targeting its technical teams across various regions in Joburg.
The utility indicated in a statement: “This robbery mirrors similar patterns we’ve seen in other areas, where our technicians are robbed, threatened, or even held hostage while trying to restore or maintain electricity infrastructure. If these attacks continue, City Power may be left with no choice but to suspend services in high-risk areas. The safety of our employees is non-negotiable.” Three weeks ago, City Power workers were held hostage in Tshepisong while doing maintenance in the area.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nandi Ntini at SowetanLive
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