Cable theft surges in Cullinan area
In the latest incident over the weekend of November 2, evidence suggests a deliberate effort to steal the cables, with signs of tampering found and a discarded piece of clothing, potentially offering a clue for investigators.
The Cullinan Eskom branch is grappling with a concerning surge in cable thefts targeting the pylons between the Bynestpoort and Van der Merwe substations.
In the latest incident over the weekend of November 2, evidence suggests a deliberate effort to steal the cables, with signs of tampering found and a discarded piece of clothing, potentially offering a clue for investigators.
This escalating problem causes significant distress among residents, who fear the frequent and prolonged load reduction in the area could inadvertently be fuelling criminal activity.
With the power outages lasting four to five hours, the vulnerable infrastructure becomes an increasingly easy target for vandals and thieves, exacerbating the community’s existing electricity challenges.
This situation highlights the urgent need for heightened security measures and a collaborative effort between Eskom and law enforcement to curb this detrimental trend affecting the electricity supply and safety.
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