Eskom technicians attacked in Mataffin, utility withdraws services
Eskom recently released a statement that it was withdrawing its services from the Mataffin community in Mbombela after some of its employees had been attacked.
Eskom technicians were recently reportedly attacked with bottles and stones, allegedly by some members of the Mataffin community, causing the electricity giant to withdraw its services from the area with immediate effect.
Eskom released a statement on Saturday November 4 that following its withdrawal, a section of Mataffin is currently without electricity as a result of illegal connections.
“Unfortunately, this withdrawal results in delays in the restoration of electricity supply to the area,” said the statement.
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“Eskom has a duty to ensure that its employees work in a safe and healthy environment. Therefore, due to these safety reasons, Eskom services to the Mataffin community are suspended. The services will only resume once the engagements with the community leaders and local stakeholders are concluded and the safety of its employees and their well-being are guaranteed.”
Follow-up questions have been sent to Eskom regarding the incident. Media queries have also been sent to the City of Mbombela and to the Nelspruit Police Station, and more information will be provided as soon as the queries have been answered.
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The statement also encouraged customers and members of the public to urgently report incidents that may pose danger to them.This can be done by using one of the below self-services channels:
1. To report power outages, use Alfred, Eskom’s chatbot, at https://alfred.eskom.co.za/chatroom.
2. Share call number: 08600 (Eskom) or 08600 37566
