City Power has vowed to crack down on illegal connections and vandalism of its infrastructure throughout Johannesburg.
City Power has condemned what it described as a “brazen act of violence” after an angry mob stormed its Lenasia Service Delivery Centre (SDC), assaulting security personnel and vandalising the facility during a dispute over a prolonged electricity outage.
Four security guards were injured in the attack, with two requiring hospital treatment. In one of the most serious incidents, a suspect allegedly drove a vehicle into one of the guards, leaving the officer with serious injuries.
The utility’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, said the incident represents “a disturbing escalation in attacks against personnel who play a critical role in safeguarding City Power facilities and supporting the safe delivery of essential electricity services to communities.”
According to City Power, tensions began after a power outage on Monday, June 29, affected Murray Avenue in Lenasia Extension 10, an area the utility described as one of the more affluent residential neighbourhoods in Lenasia.
