Cabinet warns on copper theft

[LazyLion]

Copper thieves will be shown no mercy, Cabinet vowed on Thursday.

"The law enforcement agencies will ensure that those arrested face the full might of the law," Communications Minister Faith Muthambi told reporters in Pretoria, following the executive's fortnightly meeting the day before.

Cabinet condemned the theft of cables from rail, electrical and municipal public infrastructure.

In recent months, the theft of copper cables has caused train delays and power cuts in parts of the country.

Muthambi said the thefts hampered the smooth running of the country's economy.

"Cabinet further reiterates its commitment to clamp down on scrap metal companies that feed off and fuel this crime. Communities are urged to work together with government by reporting to the SA Police Service," she said.


Source : Sapa /rod/th/jje
Date : 10 Jul 2014 10:58

 

[MickeyD]

*cough*

Tell your Prez that one of his funders in involved. Fact.

 

[aborg]

who?

 

[MickeyD]

who?

A very rich Indian gentleman (not SS)...

And there is NO way I will mention it on a public forum.

 

[Bryn]

A very rich Indian gentleman (not SS)...

And there is NO way I will mention it on a public forum.

Why not? You're protecting a criminal. And it's not like anyone here will care enough to do anything, and those that care won't be able to do anything.

 

[Anamech]

Just stop/ban second-hand copper trade...PERIOD!!!!

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Copper thieves will be shown no mercy, Cabinet vowed on Thursday.

"The law enforcement agencies will ensure that those arrested face the full might of the law," Communications Minister Faith Muthambi told reporters in Pretoria, following the executive's fortnightly meeting the day before.

Cabinet condemned the theft of cables from rail, electrical and municipal public infrastructure.

In recent months, the theft of copper cables has caused train delays and power cuts in parts of the country.

Muthambi said the thefts hampered the smooth running of the country's economy.

"Cabinet further reiterates its commitment to clamp down on scrap metal companies that feed off and fuel this crime. Communities are urged to work together with government by reporting to the SA Police Service," she said.


Source : Sapa /rod/th/jje
Date : 10 Jul 2014 10:58

Then make copper a valuable metal and enforce laws involving the trade of valuable metals. No nincy-noncy or namby-pamby anymore, be serious. Hard labour, not cushy jail time.

Only then will it stop if the criminals see that the govt is serious in combating this scourge.

 

[Mila]

*cough*

Tell your Prez that one of his funders in involved. Fact.

I thought so, Someone can point fingers at the Fat Fusk at top. That is why nothing has been done.

 

[MickeyD]

Why not? You're protecting a criminal. And it's not like anyone here will care enough to do anything, and those that care won't be able to do anything.

The proper channels have been investigating this for years already. Social media means nothing.