Pretoria News reports that a City of Tshwane security guard was gunned down on Tuesday morning by unknown people at the Njala substation during a cable theft incident, resulting in power outages for residents in Pretoria east.
MMC for Utility Services Themba Fosi, who expressed condolences on behalf of the city to the bereaved family, described the shooting incident as unfortunate. He said it was high time the national government made “the substations national key points so that they can be safely guarded and be able to supply stable electricity to our residents”. Fosi added that police were currently investigating the incident and that more information concerning the guard’s death would be shared at a later stage. MMC for Utilities and Regional Operations, Daryl Johnston, who was also on site to assess the situation, said: “Our infrastructure is really under attack by nefarious elements that are stealing material that has a significant impact on the supply of services. And we will investigate further on how we can improve this going forward.”
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Rapula Moatshe at Pretoria News
- Lees ook, Wag sterf toe hy Pta-kabeldiewe wil stuit, by Maroela Media
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