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News24 | Three City of Tshwane Officials Arrested over Theft of R7m Transformer
- On July 1, 2025, three employees of the City of Tshwane were taken into custody for their suspected involvement in the theft of a transformer valued at approximately R7 million from the Laudium substation.
- The arrests came after several months of investigation starting in November 2024, conducted by the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, into the theft of transformers from the substation.
- The suspects, aged between 30 and 40 and employed by the city's electricity department, have been arrested and will face legal proceedings at Pretoria Magistrates Court on July 2, 2025, on allegations related to the theft of critical public infrastructure.
- Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that the recent detention is part of a continuing probe, while Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Samuel Thine emphasized that law enforcement remains closely tracking those involved.
- The arrests mark progress in a crackdown on infrastructure crimes that harm the local economy and households, with more arrests expected as investigations continue.
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Tshwane employees to appear in court for alleged infrastructure theft
Three employees from the City of Tshwane Municipality are expected to appear at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 2 July, in connection with the theft of a transformer worth R7 million. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday morning, 1 July following a probe by the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit. TSHWANE EMPLOYEES ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING TRANSFORMER IN LAUDIUM South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Gauteng, Colo…
Theft Of Transformer Worth R7 Million: 3 City Of Tshwane Officials In Court - The Bulrushes
Pretoria – Three City of Tshwane officials, 45-year-old Sphiwe Kleinbooy Mahlangu, 41-year-old Thomas Baloi, and 50-year-old Daniel Kubayi appeared at the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court for stealing a transformer worth R7 million. National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the accused were from different locations – Mahlangu is from Soshanguve, Baloi from Pretoria North, and Kubayi from Hammanskraal. Allegations …
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