Johannesburg municipal power supplier City Power has demanded an end to harassment and threats directed at field technicians following the circulation of footage showing staff being confronted during disconnection activities in Turffontein. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena condemned public confrontations after residents accused workers of demanding bribes, warning that intimidation jeopardizes employee safety while hampering electricity restoration efforts across the metropolitan area.
The utility reported similar confrontations across multiple neighborhoods during recent months, with crews forced to abandon operations in Eldorado Park, Tshepisong, and Orlando after facing community resistance. Officials urged citizens to channel corruption allegations through formal reporting mechanisms rather than confrontation, noting that violence exacerbates infrastructure problems and billing disputes affecting service delivery throughout the city.
The utility reported similar confrontations across multiple neighborhoods during recent months, with crews forced to abandon operations in Eldorado Park, Tshepisong, and Orlando after facing community resistance. Officials urged citizens to channel corruption allegations through formal reporting mechanisms rather than confrontation, noting that violence exacerbates infrastructure problems and billing disputes affecting service delivery throughout the city.
