North West farmer to sue Eskom for R2m after 40 000 broiler chickens die

A North West farm says he plans to sue Eskom for more than R2 million in damages and losses after power supply disruptions left more than 40 000 of his broiler chickens dead.

On Monday night, an extraordinary low-voltage power supply in the Coligny area caused the deaths of Herman du Preez’ broiler chickens from suffocation.

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