George Municipality
George Municipality says its facing an uphill battle with ongoing illegal connections and vandalism of electrical infrastructure.
An incident in the early hours of Thursday morning is also under investigation following the death of a man and the injury and hospitalisation of another, while allegedly attempting to steal a copper earth bare conductor.
The police have opened a case of inquest into the death, and George Municipality has opened a case for theft and damage to municipal infrastructure.
In the past four months alone, George Municipality has opened 20 cases of either theft or vandalism and more than eight arrests have been made.
The municipality has also incurred costs of more than a million rand over the past sixth months for the repair and replacement of its infrastructure.
Illegal connections should be reported to 044 801 9222 or after hours on 044 801 6300.
