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Eskom records 505 arrests as infrastructure crime losses fall to R191 million
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South Africa's state-owned power utility Eskom reports a reduction in infrastructure-related crime, with a 13% drop in incidents and an 18% decrease in financial losses to R191 million over the past year. Authorities made 505 arrests and secured 13 convictions as part of intensified crackdowns on theft, vandalism, and sabotage targeting power infrastructure.
WHY IT MATTERS
This development highlights the ongoing challenges in securing critical energy infrastructure in South Africa, which directly impacts electricity supply and operational costs for the national grid.
Eskom says infrastructure crime incidents fell by 13% in the year to March 2026, while estimated losses dropped 18% to R191 million. The utility recorded 505 arrests and 13 convictions as it intensified efforts against theft, vandalism and sabotage.
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