Crime in SA | 880 soldiers guarding power stations
The army will help police prevent sabotage, theft and other crimes that may threaten the functioning of power stations, and interrupt the supply of electricity.
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The army will help police prevent sabotage, theft and other crimes that may threaten the functioning of power stations, and interrupt the supply of electricity.
Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament that he has authorised the employment of 880 members of the South African National Defence
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 800 SANDF members to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country.
They are to focus specifically on sabotage, theft and other crimes that may threaten the functioning of power stations and the supply of electricity.
President employs 800 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to protect Eskom power stations