🚨 Bolo TV News Network • May 12, 2026
INCASE YOU MISSED IT | WiFi Contractor Fatally Electrocuted at Riba Cross Near Burgersfort
BY AFRIKABELO NEWS | #BURGERSFORT #RIBACROSS #HEALTHANDSAFETY #LIMPOPO #BOLOTV
RIBA CROSS – A routine maintenance task turned into a tragedy on Sunday when a WiFi contractor was fatally electrocuted at Riba Cross, situated near Burgersfort.
The technician was reportedly attempting to repair a WiFi connection on an electric pole when the incident occurred. Preliminary reports suggest a devastating lapse in safety protocols that led to the fatal encounter with high-voltage infrastructure.
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Safety Concerns Raised
Witnesses and local sources indicate that the victim was allegedly working without essential safety equipment. It is believed he was using an aluminium ladder—a highly conductive material—on live power lines at the time of the tragedy.
The incident has sparked a debate regarding the regulation of private contractors and the life-threatening risks associated with working on shared utility infrastructure without proper training or gear.
Local police are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death to determine if there was any negligence involved.
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