Three Tshwane Workers Arrested for R7 Million Transformer Heist
Three Tshwane workers were arrested for stealing a R7m transformer using cranes and trucks, pretending it was for repairs
July 2, 2025 at 6:22:25 AM
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Three City of Tshwane employees were arrested for the transformer heist.
Three workers from the City of Tshwane have been arrested for allegedly stealing a transformer worth R7 million from the Laudium substation.
How Did The Heist Happen?
The transformer was stolen in November 2023 using a crane and two flatbed trucks. The suspects pretended they were taking it for repairs. Police arrived just in time after a tip-off from ward councillor Naeem Patel, who called both the Tshwane Metro Police and the South African Police Service.
When officers got to the scene:
Council trucks were being loaded with stolen equipment.
Heavy machinery used in the theft was seized.
Who Was Arrested?
Three City of Tshwane workers were arrested on Monday, 1 July.
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