City Power said the illegal connections damage its infrastructure.

City Power technicians remove illegal electricity connections at Princess Informal Settlement in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, 21 January 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda /The Citizen
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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