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Criminal syndicates plunge people in South Africa’s richest city into darkness | SA News


City Power says organised crime syndicates are stealing and vandalising critical electrical infrastructure around Johannesburg, and they may include some of the utility’s staff.

Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says replacing transformers and other high-voltage equipment damaged by thieves and vandals costs between R800,000 and R1.2 million per unit.

“Between March and the second week of August 2025, 28 cases of theft and vandalism were recorded, with some incidents occurring within days of repairs being completed,” he…

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