A South African court has sentenced a man to five years in prison for stealing critical electrical equipment at Matimba Power Station.
According to Eskom, the suspect was sentenced on February 26, 2025, without the option of a fine.
The suspect was arrested on June 19, 2024, by the power station’s security team for stealing ash conveyor belts. He was held in custody until his trial, despite multiple bail applications.
Eskom reports that there have been no incidents of theft on the conveyor belts since the arrest and conviction.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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