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The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Officials dismantle illegal electricity operations in Soshanguve to enhance safety
Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. In a decisive move to combat rampant electricity theft and restore safety, officials launched a major operation in Soshanguve that resulted in the dismantling and disconnection of numerous illegal transformers and cables. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, confirmed that on May 12, a targeted operation was carried out in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve in collaboration with the Tshwane Metro Electricity Department and Tshwane Metropolitan Police. The operation led to the successful confiscation of several transformers valued at approximately R800 000. Van Dyk warned, Illegal electricity connections are not just against the law, they are a serious safety hazard. 'These unauthorised setups often lead to electrical fires, put people at risk of electrocution, and overload the power grid, causing outages that disrupt essential services such as clinics, schools, and businesses. We urge the community to report any illegal connections to protect lives and support proper service delivery.' Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- IOL News
Officials dismantle illegal electricity operations in Soshanguve to enhance safety
Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. In a decisive move to combat rampant electricity theft and restore safety, officials launched a major operation in Soshanguve that resulted in the dismantling and disconnection of numerous illegal transformers and cables. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, confirmed that on May 12, a targeted operation was carried out in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve in collaboration with the Tshwane Metro Electricity Department and Tshwane Metropolitan Police. The operation led to the successful confiscation of several transformers valued at approximately R800 000. Van Dyk warned, Illegal electricity connections are not just against the law, they are a serious safety hazard. 'These unauthorised setups often lead to electrical fires, put people at risk of electrocution, and overload the power grid, causing outages that disrupt essential services such as clinics, schools, and businesses. We urge the community to report any illegal connections to protect lives and support proper service delivery.'
