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Eskom Cleans House in Lion Park | Johannesburg News

1 min · 26 de jul de 2026
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Eskom stormed Lion Park near Pietermaritzburg, seizing 20,000 meters of copper cable and 49 transformers after a court order — but the operation turned chaotic as residents blocked roads with burning debris. Despite the unrest, law enforcement kept things under control. With 1,400 luxury homes on land zoned for agriculture, Eskom can’t hook them up individually — so they’re offering bulk power to a community trust. The trust initially resisted, citing differing electricity needs, but after losing power and losing their court battle, they’ve reluctantly agreed — pending formal application. Meanwhile, shady land deals are suspected, with trust members allegedly selling plots privately. Eskom vows to find a lawful, lasting fix for the area’s energy woes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c90f89b8e32f050b

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