Eskom suspends operations in Nkanini following armed robbery and hijacking

Residents in Nkanini, Khayelitsha, have been left in the dark after Eskom withdrew its services following an armed robbery and hijacking.According to the utility company, it was then forced to immediately suspend operations in Nkanini following the two separate incidents on Friday afternoon in which Eskom contractors were robbed at gunpoint, with one also being hijacked.“Unfortunately, this means that there will be a delay in electricity restoration efforts with affected customers likely to experience a longer period without electricity.“Eskom senior management and its internal…