Joburg cable theft costs residents over R311 000 in one weekend
Johannesburg’s power utility recorded 19 infrastructure-related security incidents over a single weekend, ranging from cable theft to vandalism and infrastructure fires, according to a statement issued by City Power on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
City Power praises Jackson Squatter Camp community after 19 infrastructure crimes recorded between 17 and 20 July.
Amid the wave of criminal activity, City Power singled out residents of Jackson Squatter Camp for assisting law enforcement during a joint operation that led to the recovery of 45 metres of stolen aluminium cable, which was later handed over to the utility’s Reuven Service Delivery Centre.
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