ConflictSouth Africa·22 Oct 2026
Johannesburg utility workers require security escorts for service delivery
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On 12 October, a City Power technical team in Riverlea, Johannesburg, was hijacked and robbed at gunpoint, forcing a temporary withdrawal of services. This incident prompted City Power to coordinate with the Langlaagte South African Police Service to provide armed escorts for technicians to restore electricity. The violence is part of a broader trend…
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The Citizen SA
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