City Power removes about R200,000 worth of illegal electricity infrastructure in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in a joint operation targeting unlawful connections. The utility says it removes roughly 180kg of aluminium cables and three electricity poles.
The operation is carried out with other agencies, but the reports do not specify which parties are involved beyond a “joint” effort. The utility presents the removal as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal electricity use and related safety and service risks in the area.
Across the available outlet information, the key details reported are consistent: the location is Alexandra, the items removed are aluminium cables and three poles, and the stated value of the equipment is about R200,000. Any further context—such as whether any arrests are made or whether specific neighborhoods or households are affected—is not included in the provided summaries.
