A major infrastructure theft scandal has rocked the City of Tshwane, with three municipal officials arrested in connection with the theft of a transformer valued at R7 million from the Laudium Substation. The theft has severely disrupted electricity supply to parts of the city, drawing sharp criticism and raising urgent concerns over internal corruption.
The arrests form part of a wider investigation into infrastructure-related crimes affecting municipal services. Authorities have confirmed that a supervising official implicated in the case has yet to turn himself in, and further arrests are anticipated as the probe deepens.
This latest incident underscores a growing trend of theft and sabotage targeting essential public infrastructure, often with suspected involvement from within municipal systems. Investigators are continuing efforts to recover the stolen asset and bring all those responsible to account.
