City Power has reported that illegal mining is posing a huge threat to their technicians, who are sometimes shot when cables are stolen or electricity substations are vandalised. This was revealed in their third-quarter report in council this month.

The National Briefing · Aug 11, 2026 · 6m

City Power has reported that illegal mining is posing a huge threat to their technicians, who are sometimes shot when cables are stolen or electricity substations are vandalised. This was revealed in their third-quarter report in council this month. They go on to say that the illegal activities affected their response to power emergency callouts, as they get robbed.

Guest: Isaac Mangena - City Power Spokesperson