City of Cape Town recorded 230 incidents of electricity vandalism and illegal connections in the last quarter of 2022

The City of Cape Town recorded 230 incidents of electricity vandalism and illegal connections in the last quarter of 2022 at a cost of about R2.5 million. The metro's Area North was the most affected, with an increase in cases during October to December 2022.

The City has embarked on enhanced initiatives, including earmarking approximately R40 million to help curb and prevent vandalism of critical energy infrastructure in communities. This is part of the approved 2022/23 budget.

The department said that the support of community members is needed to put an end to this scourge. A reward of R5 000 is offered to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest, confiscation of stolen or illegal goods or the handing-in of illegal or stolen goods.

This reward is also applicable to information leading to the arrest of people vandalizing, damaging or stealing electricity infrastructure or installing illegal connections.

To report damages to the municipal electrical infrastructure, an email may be sent to power@capetown.gov.za or SMS: 31220. Anonymous tip-offs are welcomed on 0800 1100 77.

 

Done By: E sona Mfazwe