# City Power has condemned the hostage ordeal of three contracted electricians held during repairs at a mini substation in Ennerdale This marks the third such incident in less than two weeks. The utility says the workers were blocked and held by residents demanding electricity connections before being released unharmed after intervention by Johannesburg Metro Police Department and security teams. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the incidents reflect a growing threat to staff and infrastructure and is working with SAPS and JMPD to arrest those responsible.
City Power condemns rising attacks on electricity workers