City power warns of surge in infrastructure vandalism [SOUND]

# City Power has raised alarm over a sharp increase in cable theft and vandalism targeting electricity infrastructure across Roodepoort. The utility says repeated attacks on mini substations, transformers and cables are causing prolonged power outages, costly repairs and service disruptions. The utility spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the pattern of incidents suggests possible involvement by organised criminal syndicates. He is urging communities and law enforcement collaboration to protect critical infrastructure: