City Power said the illegal connections damage its infrastructure.
Technicians from City Power on Tuesday conducted an operation at the Princess Informal Settlement in Roodepoort to remove illegal electricity connections.
The cut-off operation is part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to curb electricity theft.
City Power said the illegal connections lead to excessive electricity consumption, which damages the area’s infrastructure.
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