GALLERY – Suspected stolen municipal and transnet property recovered at Ermelo scrapyard

A security tip-off led to the recovery of suspected stolen copper, municipal infrastructure and Transnet property during a search of an Ermelo scrap yard.

July 24, 2026

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Recovered copper is weighed on an electronic scale inside an Ermelo scrap yard during an investigation into suspected stolen infrastructure. — Recovered copper is weighed on an electronic scale inside the scrap yard as investigators assess the suspected stolen material. Photos: Wayne van der Walt

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July 24, 2026

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.