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Power utility Eskom says one of its employees was the victim of a recent abduction during which he was severely assaulted.
Acting spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, said the attack happened last Thursday when seven assailants fired shots at his car before abducting him.
She said the employee was assaulted and later dropped off at a location south of Johannesburg.
Mokwena said he was admitted to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
No further details about the employee were provided, and Mokwena said police were investigating the incident.
"We convey our sympathies to the employee and their family for the trauma they went through and will provide the necessary support," said Eskom’s Acting Group Chief Executive, Calib Cassim.
"Eskom condemns such brutal acts and will under no circumstances, tolerate any attacks on its staff members and their families by anyone," he added.
