Johannesburg cable theft
Some Joburg areas still without power 10 days after cable theft
Some business owners at the Carlton Centre and residents of Pritchard Street will have to contend without power for at least another day.
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More arrests made as JHB officials pursue cable thieves
Sixteen people were arrested on Wednesday night. They’re believed to be involved in a syndicate.
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Four arrested for cable theft worth R100,000
Police noticed two men on CCTV trying to steal copper cables in the Joburg CBD this morning.
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Metrorail: Cable theft on Gauteng lines getting worse
Cable theft has led to multiple power outages & caused delays of up to three hours.
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Suspected copper syndicate boss due in court
Neil Davies was arrested after trying to bribe police when caught with stolen copper cables.
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JHB businessman to appear in court for copper theft
Neil Davies was found in possession of stolen copper cables worth thousands of rands.
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Suspected copper thieves remain in jail
The stolen copper may be linked to the recent water shortage in Gauteng last month.
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'Cable theft needs to be taken seriously'
Andries Nel says there need to be more convictions and heavier sentences for those guilty of the offence.
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'Cable thieves must be charged with treason'
JHB Mayor Parks Tau says cable thieves are slowing the country's economic growth.
