Eskom technicians installed electricity for Dobsonville residents
Eskom technicians came in full force since January 27 to install a new substation, in the area that burned and affected over 130 households at Mothoa, Andriese, Tau, Skwele, Nkwe and Mashao street who suffered black Christmas without electricity.
Dobsonville residents struggle without electricity for over three months finally came to the end after constant engagement between Eskom and Ward 47 councillor Tebogo Mhlari reaches the common ground.
Eskom technicians came in full force since January 27 to install a new substation, in the area that burned and affected over 130 households at Mothoa, Andriese, Tau, Skwele, Nkwe and Mashao street who suffered black Christmas without electricity.
“Eskom technicians took a maximum of 8 days working on the installation of electricity, a new substation, electricity cables, and circuits breaker.
“We are excited that residents previously without electricity do have electricity and life is good again,” said Councillor Mhlari.
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She said despite recent Eskom great work, they are concern that there were some residents that went door to door of the affected houses requesting residents to contribute R100 per household so that they purchase and replaced the burned circuits breakers and cables.
“Residents should refrain from tampering with Eskom assets because it is a criminal and should be prosecuted.
“In case a person found fiddling with Eskom faulty electrical cables or substation could endanger the life of residents and property.
” Instead, they should report faulty cables to Eskom when experiencing an electrical problem,” said Councillor Mhlari.
Dobsonville residents from Nkwe Street Tshegofatso Kgoleng said they are excited that the street and households are light again.
“Last time residents of the six affected streets had electricity was at the beginning of December.
“We should learn to respect Eskom assets in our township.
“Life is easier now as most of the households previously spend a lot of cash for cooking, cleaning, and bathing because they depend on paraffin and coal,” said Kgoleng.
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