Three City of Tshwane employees arrested for theft photo supplied
The City of Tshwane can confirm that three arrests were made this morning, 1 July 2025, by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in connection with the attempted theft
and vandalism of transformers at the Claudius Substation in Laudium, last year.
The individuals arrested are reportedly employees linked to the incident, which severely compromised the security of the City’s power infrastructure.
The city welcomes this development and commends the SAPS for their swift and decisive action.
Criminal acts such as theft and sabotage not only endanger public safety but also
place unnecessary strain on municipal resources and disrupt essential services.
These arrests represent an important step towards ensuring accountability and deterrence.
Tshwane remains committed to working closely with law enforcement and security agencies to safeguard its critical infrastructure.
Criminal acts targeting public assets will be met with the full force of the law.
Our residents deserve uninterrupted services and infrastructure that is secure from deliberate damage and sabotage.
As the matter is now being handled within the justice, crime prevention, and security cluster, the city will refrain from further comment at this stage to avoid compromising ongoing
investigations.
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