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Eskom says the increased security measures that it has put in place over the last year have paid off after criminals targeted critical infrastructure. Eskom

The power utility says it deployed an additional 450 security guards to key sites and used advanced surveillance technologies to protect its assets.Eskom Spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the crimes are concerning as it increases electricity interruptions for customers.

Mantshantsha says, “There is definitely some organised crime, a lot of it happens at Eskom’s own facilities, and it would be fair to say that some employees cannot be totally excluded from some of the incidents that we have seen. Mantshantsha says, as a result, Eskom has increased security measures – paying millions to ensure infrastructure is not damaged.

“This has had a very good outcome in the sense that there has been a significant reduction in the unplanned capacity losses. The Security measures that cost Eskom at least R48 million to increase security have really paid off,” added Mantshantsha.

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