City Power technician in court for demanding R3,000 to restore customer's electricity
A City Power technician appeared in court after allegedly demanding R3,000 from a Norwood customer to restore electricity. The arrest followed a Hawks sting operation.
A City Power technician faced court after allegedly demanding a R3,000 bribe to restore electricity for a Norwood resident, highlighting the utility's zero-tolerance stance on corruption. The incident, discovered through a sting operation involving the Hawks and City Power's Corporate Investigations and Security Risk Management unit, leads to the arrest of the employee.
City Power CEO Charles Tlouane emphasized the importance of this arrest, warning against unlawful gains from essential services. The company's CEO praised law enforcement for their role in bringing the case to justice and reiterated that customers should never be pressured into paying for legitimate municipal services. City Power warned the public to avoid paying anyone claiming to be required to restore electricity or expedite services, advising them to report any suspected corruption to the Security Risk Management Control Room or through its dedicated WhatsApp line, providing relevant details to aid the investigation.
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