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WATCH | City Power cannot keep criminals out of Joburg’s underground power tunnels

Sowetan · 15 October 2026 at 20:41

WATCH | City Power cannot keep criminals out of Joburg’s underground power tunnels

Despite welding manholes and increasing inspections, criminals exploit interconnected tunnels and even use sewer systems

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