Hunt on for suspects in substation attack

City Power condemned violent attacks on its security personnel and vandalism of its infrastructure, warning of the deadly consequences of illegal electricity connections across Johannesburg.

- Oratile Mashilo

The power utility said it was “outraged and deeply concerned”, following two incidents this month in which its employees were attacked while on duty.

In the latest incident on Friday last week, armed suspects broke into the Alexandra substation after damaging the perimeter fence and cutting through wiring.

They overpowered two security guards, tied them up and stole their protective gear and electronic devices.