A foreign national has died after being electrocuted while allegedly tampering with an electrical transformer in Mamelodi West.
According to reports, the man came into contact with live high-voltage infrastructure, resulting in his immediate death at the scene.
Emergency services responded alongside officials from the City of Tshwane, who secured the area and began preliminary investigations.
Investigation underway
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including why the individual was interfering with the transformer.
The incident highlights the serious dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure, particularly high-voltage equipment, which can be fatal within seconds.
