SA's electricity crisis | Cable theft on the rise in Polokwane

JOHANNESBURG - Cable theft is a major problem for the Polokwane municipality.  

Mayor Makoro John Mpe say it's affecting the economy, business and the community at large.

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He says thus far nearly R10-million has been spent on repairs and replacement of cables.  

"We’ve got quite a serious problem of cable theft that affects both businesses and our residents," the mayor said.

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"On a daily basis, our law enforcement agencies get reports of cable theft.

"I terms of repairs this financial year alone, we’ve spent approximately R9.8-million for replacement of cables."