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Stay safe: Eskom calls for reporting of electrical hazards

IOL · 27 August 2026 at 08:00

Stay safe: Eskom calls for reporting of electrical hazards

Eskom is urging South Africans to report illegal electricity connections and hazards as part of Electricity Safety Month, highlighting the risks posed to communities and workers.

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