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Crime and Vandalism Theft of electricity cables and vandalism Vandalism and theft of cables, electricity, copper, etc has become such a problem that, in some areas, maintenance teams spend all their time and budget on replacing and repairing. This affects you, our customers, and the public. Every time copper or cabling is stolen, it means loss of power to customers, damage to appliances and often increased threat to property and life. In some cases, if the neutral conductor is stolen, the damages to electric gates, computers and appliances can total up to R30 000 in a single household. Effects of electricity theft on everyone: - Makes electricity more expensive for those who pay - Sometimes overloads our circuits - Is illegal and unfair to neighbours Effects of theft of copper and cables on everyone: - Disrupts supply to sometimes hundreds of people and disturbs their lifestyle - Stops streetlights working and endangers your lives - Causes high voltages which can damage your appliances - Increases the cost of electricity to everyone Effects of damaging equipment, poles and traffic lights: - Disrupts your supply - Endangers your life - Increases the cost of electricity to everyone, including you - Wastes time and resources which could be used to improve service quality Please don't: - Turn a blind eye - Feel sorry for these people - Protect them - Feel that we will implicate you if you report an incident to City Power. Please do: - Contact us 0800 003 251 - Contact the police - Discourage perpetrators |
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