City Power says fight against cable thieves escalating! Johannesburg City Power said more than 170 criminals had been arrested since the start of 2025 for stealing cables.
The power utility said that in June, nine suspects were taken into custody as it continued to dismantle syndicates targeting the city’s electricity network.
Fight against cable thieves
Spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the fight against the crime was escalating, with recent incidents involving armed confrontations.
“It’s a war and a serious war, especially in the underground tunnels, where we have seen an increase in the number of the shootouts that are happening between our teams and some of the cable thieves underground.”
In other news – Zakes Bantwini graduates from Harvard Business School
Grammy Award-winning artist Zakes Bantwini, whose real name is Zakhele Madida, has added another remarkable achievement to his name — graduating from the prestigious Harvard Business School in the United States.
Known for chart-topping hits like Osama, Imali, and Clap Your Hands, Zakes has proven he’s not only a force in music but also in business. Zakes completed an executive education programme focused on the business of entertainment, media, and sport. Read More
