By Cllr Kholofelo Morodi
MMC for Corporate and Shared Services
CITY OF TSHWANE TAKING ROBUST STEPS TO TACKLE VANDALISM OF SUBSTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
As the MMC responsible for Region 4, I am deeply concerned about the increasing rate of vandalism committed at various substations in recent weeks.
The latest incident affected the SSG Substation in Centurion on 16 December 2024.
It is a stark reminder of the challenges we face as we aim to maintain reliable and uninterrupted power supply to communities.
The vandalism at the SSG Substation has caused significant inconvenience to our residents, disrupting daily activities and impacting local businesses.
Such acts of criminality not only compromise the integrity of our infrastructure but also place undue strain on our resources as we work diligently to restore services.
We recognise the profound impact that these power disruptions have on the lives of our residents, and we are committed to addressing these issues with urgency and accountability.
However, we cannot tackle this challenge alone. It is imperative that
community members play an active role in safeguarding public infrastructure.
We urge residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour to the authorities.
By working together, we can prevent further acts of vandalism and ensure that our infrastructure remains unharmed.
We also want to assure Tshwane residents that we are taking robust measures to protect our infrastructure and to mitigate the risk of future incidents.
It is part of the Executive Mayor’s 100-Day Action Plan to ensure that enhanced security protocols and increased surveillance are implemented to deter criminal activities.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused to residents. Let us stand united in our efforts to protect our community and to uphold the principles of accountability and transparency in pursuit of reliable service delivery.