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Three City of Tshwane officials arrested in connection with the theft of transformers worth over R7-million
Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Samuel Thine has commended the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit for its ongoing efforts to combat crime.
This follows the arrests of three City of Tshwane officials in connection with the theft of transformers worth over R7-million at the Laudium substation in Pretoria last year.
One suspect is still at large.
Police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says the suspects are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
“This arrest follows an ongoing investigation which started last year November where 11 suspects were initially arrested for stealing a transformer at Laudium substation worth approximately R7-million. The 10 suspects, who were sub-contractors, were released after they could not be linked to the crime and one who is an employee of the municipality remained behind bars. The three suspects arrested today will be charged with theft of essential infrastructure and are expected to appear before Pretoria Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 02 July 2025.”
#sapsGP Three municipal official busted for theft of essential infrastructure. A thorough investigation by Gauteng Organised Crime Unit has led to the arrest of three employees from City of Tshwane Municipality.
The three suspects arrested today, 01/07, will be charged with… pic.twitter.com/sCiSW1hyEX
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