eTHEKWINI Municipality has received complaints from residents about suppliers and contractors calling on them and falsely claiming to be Thekwini or Eskom representatives.
“These suppliers are using the eThekwini name to gain entry into people’s homes claiming that they want to advise them on energy savings, meter installations or readings and to perform other alleged council-related work. The municipality supports all energy efficiency efforts by businesses and residents, but it does not endorse any particular product or service unless it falls within an initiative undertaken by the city,” said Ehekwini Municipality head of communications, Tozi Mthethwa.
Customers are urged to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to criminals posing as municipal employees. A representative of the municipality will have an ID tag with a photograph, ID or employee number with the municipal logo.
If residents have any suspicions, they can call to confirm identity at the 24-hour call centre on 080-1313-111
