Event Brief
JOBURG POWER: City Power Records 652 Cable Thefts
Filed: Mar 06, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: City Power faced 652 incidents of cable theft from July 2025 to January 2026, disrupting electricity supply.
WHO: City Power
WHAT: Cable theft and vandalism incidents
WHEN: Mar 06, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
WHERE: Johannesburg
WHY: The incidents outpaced repair efforts, leaving communities without electricity.
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