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News24 reports that since March this year, 15 employees of Johannesburg’s City Power have been involved in 47 disciplinary cases of theft, fraud, and collusion with contractors.
The action taken against them included suspensions and prosecution. Last week, seven people, including three employees, were caught in the act and arrested for stealing infrastructure at the Reuven and Lenasia depots. City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava indicated: “These arrests are part of an ongoing internal clean-up campaign launched by City Power in March this year. These individuals, entrusted with safeguarding our network, have betrayed that responsibility. We will pursue disciplinary action without fear or favour.” City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the implicated employees included electricians, security officers, team leaders, and even senior managers. One of the incidents took place on 18 July, when a trade assistant, a cleaner, and a general worker attempted to leave City Power’s Reuven premises with 840 suspected stolen copper pipes valued at over R200,000, which they had hidden in boxes inside a company vehicle. The theft was discovered during a routine checkpoint inspection by City Power’s security officers. The suspects were taken into custody after the police were alerted.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntwaagae Seleka at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
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