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.

Eskom fell short on smart meter rollout as electricity theft, tampering and a hacked vending system cost it R6.6 billion.

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…