City officials ripped out thousands of illegal power lines in a massive safety crackdown. Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya led an operation dismantling dangerous electricity connections in Mamelodi's Phomolong Informal Settlement. The removal targeted unauthorized equipment servicing over twelve thousand makeshift homes to restore grid stability and prevent fires.
Metro police teams confiscated three transformers and forty-eight electrical poles during the sweep. They also removed hundreds of meters of cable and countless spliced wire connections. These illegal setups frequently caused overloads and blackouts for paying customers in surrounding formal neighborhoods.
The administration emphasized the operation focused on safety and legal compliance, not punishing residents. Faulty informal wiring poses severe fire risks and electrocution dangers, especially for children. The city aims to recover lost revenue from unpaid electricity usage, impacting municipal services.
Moya's office announced a parallel rollout of approved prepaid meters as a legal alternative for informal settlements. This policy seeks to provide safe power while ensuring payment for services. The mayor stated a zero-tolerance approach towards infrastructure vandalism and theft.
The crackdown reflects a broader campaign targeting non-payment across all city areas, including businesses with large outstanding debts. Officials argue that consistent enforcement ensures equitable service delivery and funds community upgrades. The operation intends to stabilize the electrical network for all residents.
Metro police teams confiscated three transformers and forty-eight electrical poles during the sweep. They also removed hundreds of meters of cable and countless spliced wire connections. These illegal setups frequently caused overloads and blackouts for paying customers in surrounding formal neighborhoods.
The administration emphasized the operation focused on safety and legal compliance, not punishing residents. Faulty informal wiring poses severe fire risks and electrocution dangers, especially for children. The city aims to recover lost revenue from unpaid electricity usage, impacting municipal services.
Moya's office announced a parallel rollout of approved prepaid meters as a legal alternative for informal settlements. This policy seeks to provide safe power while ensuring payment for services. The mayor stated a zero-tolerance approach towards infrastructure vandalism and theft.
The crackdown reflects a broader campaign targeting non-payment across all city areas, including businesses with large outstanding debts. Officials argue that consistent enforcement ensures equitable service delivery and funds community upgrades. The operation intends to stabilize the electrical network for all residents.
