Escom cracks attacks against employees

Escome The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjaints) states that the Energy Protection and Protection Priority Committee to prevent violence crimes against its employees – especially based East cape.

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Energy usage described the “rising wave” of attacks against its employees in the province, and warned that the increasing number of violence is compromising its ability to serve those areas.

Safety measures

“Despite the initial decline in the financial year, these attacks have increased since October 2024, which causes significant risks in employees and service distribution activities, especially in the eastern cafe

“Escom is determined to improve security measures, but the employee will stop operations in areas where employees are compromising. The urgent priority is to protect the important infrastructure and ensure the well -being of its employees,” said Eskom.

At least 14 weapons robbery and five car hijacks have been made against its employees since the beginning of 2024/25, the Energy Company said.

“One of the most dangerous incidents, occurred with N2 at the Solo Junction on January 4, 2025, where an Escom employee was shot during a car smuggling. Electromagnetic sites and travel staff are particularly vulnerable. .

“Criminals use intense violence, use guns, kidnaps the company and individual vehicles, forced employees to transfer money, and they are in serious danger of injury or loss of Escom when these threats perform essential obligations,” Escom said.

Continuing attacks said the power usage said that “beyond personal safety concerns.”

“They contribute to the degradation of the general infrastructure, affect energy safety, disrupt the power supply, cause financial losses, and create an unsafe work environment.

“Escom strongly condemns these violence and acts diligently with Natjayinds to control the crisis. However, if the situation persists, Escom may be forced to withdraw its technicians from high -risk areas.

“This will inevitably lead to long -term electrical obstacles and service disruptions, which will negatively affect communities and businesses. The safety of the Eskom employees is not negative,” Escom said.

Social members are asked to contact the Escom Crime Crime 0800 112 722 Or via WhatsApp 081 333 3323.

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