Cable theft leaves KwaThema in the dark
Simelane requested that the community must not tamper with cables as the loss of power inconveniences everyone greatly and damages appliances when it returns.
KwaThema – Residents of KwaThema were plunged into darkness on Thursday night after an attempted cable theft.
Ward 74 Clr Thulani Simelane says this is the fifth or sixth time this specific cable has been tampered with.
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“The theft of this cable is a big problem because it has happened more than four times this year alone, and the thieves sell it in scrap yards,” he says.
The areas affected by the cable theft include Tornado, Phomolo, Riverside, KwaThema Hostel and Nyanyatho.
“I know that other areas of KwaThema were without electricity since the early hours of Friday morning, but that was caused by the transmitter tripping and power has been restored to the areas not affected by the cable theft,” he adds.
Simelane requested that the community not to tamper with cables as the loss of power inconveniences everyone greatly and damages appliances when it returns.
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He also said the municipality will most likely open a case with the SAPS.
KwaThema SAPS communications officer Const Media Khoza says they have not yet received reports of the theft.
