# The Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng has sentenced Mxolisi Ntshulayilo to 25 years in prison for stealing and damaging Telkom copper cables in Aeroton in 2024. He received 15 years for damaging essential infrastructure and ten years for theft. The incident disrupted communication services, causing business losses of around 100-thousand-rand. The court warned that tampering with critical infrastructure is a national crisis. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Phindi Mjonondwane says tampering with vital infrastructure will not be tolerated.
Man sentenced to 25 years for stealing and damaging Telkom cables in Aeroton