Tshwane’s Reclaim Our City operation uncovers manipulated electricity meters worth over R1 million

JOHANNESBURG - City of Tshwane's Reclaim Our City operation has uncovered manipulated electricity meters worth more than R1 million.  

The operation was conducted by the city's Department of Energy and Electricity in Sunnyside on Wednesday.  

Unlicensed businesses were shut down, and fines were issued to transgressors, while 19 foreign nationals were arrested.  

"As part of the City of Tshwane's efforts to target lawlessness in Sunnyside, a successful meter tampering operation was conducted in the area, which uncovered tampered meters to the value of R1.6 million, with 55 meters discovered. Residents who choose to steal electricity instead of paying for it destroy efforts to improve service delivery for all residents," said city spokesperson Zinhle Mahlati.