8 streetlights restored on Ballyclare Drive, 11 remaining
Following safety concerns raised on Ballyclare Drive due to non-functional streetlights, City Power confirmed that eight streetlights have been restored, with eleven yet to be repaired.
City Power has made some progress in repairing streetlights along Ballyclare Drive in Bryanston, with eight now restored.
This follows concerns raised by Ward 103 councillor Lynda Shackleford, who stressed the safety risks to residents as malfunctioning streetlights and repeated cable theft are creating dangerous conditions across parts of Bryanston, especially as winter is approaching and daylight hours are shrinking.
In a recent update provided to the publication, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said, “As of March 11, eight streetlights have been successfully repaired and restored to full operation. Eleven streetlights still require replacement due to extensive damage caused by vandalism and theft.
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“We are currently in the process of sourcing the necessary materials, including replacement poles, to complete the remaining repairs. While a delay is being experienced due to the shortage of these specialised materials, our teams are actively prioritising procurement and resource allocation to ensure the outstanding lights are repaired, and full lighting is restored along the affected sections of Ballyclare Drive and surrounding streets at the earliest possible opportunity.”
He added that despite the ongoing challenges posed by theft and vandalism, City Power’s current initiatives included strengthened collaboration with law enforcement agencies to support operational planning in identified hotspot areas.
“In addition, City Power continues to forge strong partnerships with customers, communities, and other stakeholders to protect public infrastructure against theft and vandalism. We strongly appeal to all community members to play an active role in safeguarding these essential assets.
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“We have also intensified broader security interventions, which include increased patrols, enhanced surveillance, infrastructure hardening, and closer cooperation with law enforcement agencies and Community Police Forums across Johannesburg.”
Mangena said community vigilance remained one of the most effective deterrents against infrastructure-related crime and urged residents to immediately report any suspicious or unusual activity near substations, tunnels, or other critical electricity infrastructure.
“This includes unauthorised access to restricted areas, tampering with electrical equipment, open or damaged access points, or persons carrying cables or cutting tools in these vicinities.
“We regret the inconvenience caused and thank the community for their patience. A further update will be provided as soon as additional progress is made.”
During a site visit on April 10, Shackleford said, “Apparently, eight lights are fixed, and they need to come back to fix the remaining 11 as they need specific materials to do that. However, it’s a nightmare now. This is a very vulnerable area, and we need our streetlights working.”
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