27 January 2010

Media Statement: Yeoville Incident

A municipal transformer at Telkom's exchange in Yeoville, Johannesburg, exploded earlier this morning. Two injuries can be confirmed at this time.

A small segment of our voice, data and DSL customers in the Yeoville area are impacted. 60 mobile links are also affected.

The building is currently cordoned off.

Telkom is in the process of assessing the situation.

Ends.

For further enquiries, please contact:

AJITH BRIDGRAJ

Senior Specialist: Media Liaison
Tel.: (012) 311-7720
Cell: 082 857 5060

OR

PYNEE CHETTY

Specialist: Media Liaison
Tel.: (012) 311-5247
Cell: 082 857 5141