Copper cable theft: Six arrested after police recover cables worth over R14 000
Four suspects were arrested after police received a tip-off, while the other…
Man killed, two burnt over cable theft allegations
OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana has strongly condemned the…
Residents demand lasting fix to cable theft outages
Ongoing cable theft and recurring faults spark calls for the City of…
Cable theft blamed for blaze at Olievenhoutbosch substation
The city called on residents to play an active role in protecting…
Six City Power contractors arrested for cable theft in Fordsburg
The six men accused are expected to appear in court on Thursday,…
Suspended City Power operators offer to replace a cable they allegedly stole
The three operators were suspended on 22 July 2025. City Power alleges…
AfriForum calls for tougher sentencing for cable thieves
AfriForum says civil society may need to step in where government fails.…
Cable theft and vandalism suspected to be behind M1 fire
The blaze resulted in a major power outage affecting several areas including…
Cable fire under M1 highway in Joburg causes traffic disruptions
Several areas in Joburg are without power due to the fire. A…
City Power will not pay to replace this cable if stolen by thieves
Theft of cables linking homes and businesses to City Power infrastructure has…
