This, after an armed gang of criminals reportedly stole an electrical cable worth an undisclosed amount of money on Saterday evening.

Emfuleni local municipality employees were also assaulted, with their personal possessions - including cell phones - being taken by the criminals.

Municipal administration Gilberto Martins, says the attack is extremely concerning, adding it hampers efforts to restore and improve water and sanitation infrastructure.

The attack is one of many in the past months, with no arrest made.

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