CraigVDP

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@DadaMorero Election time neh!!!!

[Daniel Schay @2Schay]

What is @CityPowerJhb and @COJ trying to hide? Tell us what's the big secret @JackSekwaila, @DadaMorero.
Or did the finance minister reveal it already?
@helenzille #believeInJoburg #ZilleForMayor

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@FlySafair I think what you neglected to mention is that there would be R12 off every ticket 🤣🤣

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@FlySafair Glad I never wasted my time 🤣🤣🤣

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@JHBWater please provide me with contact details to validate a water tanker that was seen and photographed filling up a residential "guesthouse" water tank. When photographed, they immediately stopped and sped off. Cannot get through to any contact details I've been given.

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@Abramjee check this out if you can please. https://t.co/iGCvHTScbJ

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@DadaMorero Here is a new one in Lyndhurst, Ward 81. Come check it out. Always patching, always bursting.

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

Been waiting since 07h30 for someone to actually respond and acknowledge that I am trying to get assistance. Connectivity issues, slow internet and this is a 400/400 line #webafrica

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@webafrica been trying since 07h30 to actually see if someone will assist. It's 13h00 now.

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@BelindaE6 @CityPowerJhb Good morning, it seems that parts of Lombardy East and Rembrandt Park are also still without electricity now for the 3rd day. Sheridan, Curie, Kerry, Theiler, Pasteur, not sure where else.

[Daniel Schay @2Schay]

It was hot this week, so I went searching for somewhere to swim in ward 72, come see where my search took me

#believeinjoburg #zilleformayor @helenzille @BelindaE6

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

City Power Urges Community Vigilance Amid Rising Infrastructure Theft:

@CityPowerJhb is appealing to residents and businesses to play an active role in protecting critical electricity
infrastructure following a sustained increase in theft and vandalism incidents recorded during January 2026.

These incidents continue to pose a serious risk to power supply stability, public safety and the delivery of essential services across our supply areas.

Since the beginning of January 2026, we have recorded 112 infrastructure-related incidents across City Power’s Service Delivery Centres.

The highest number was recorded in Reuven SDC with 26 incidents, followed by
Roodepoort SDC with 20, Randburg and Alexandra SDCs with 16 incidents each, Lenasia SDC with 15 incidents, Hursthill SDC with 5, and Midrand SDC with 2 incidents.

Of particular concern is the Inner City SDC,
which recorded 12 incidents, many of which occurred repeatedly within underground tunnels.

During this period, coordinated operations between City Power and law enforcement have led to the arrest of 18
suspects linked to infrastructure-related crimes.

While infrastructure theft remains a citywide challenge, the recurring unauthorised access and criminal activity
within Inner City underground tunnels has emerged as a critical operational and safety issue.

These tunnels
house essential electricity cables and network components that supply power to the city’s commercial hub, residential buildings, transport corridors and key services.

Repeated intrusions into these confined spaces increase the risk of extended outages, equipment damage and serious injury or loss of life.

In the most recent incident at a Central Substation in the Inner City, patrol teams conducting routine tunnel
sweeps discovered copper cables had been deliberately cut and removed.

Tools commonly associated with
infrastructure theft were also found at the scene, indicating organised and premeditated criminal activity.

Such actions are extremely dangerous, particularly where live electrical equipment is involved, and place the surrounding community at significant risk.

The ongoing theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure, often linked to organised criminal networks,
continues to strain City Power’s operational capacity.

These crimes result in unplanned power interruptions, damage to critical equipment such as transformers and
switchgear, and the diversion of millions of rands from planned maintenance and network upgrades to
emergency repairs.

The broader impact is felt by households, businesses, healthcare facilities, transport systems and water services.

City Power is calling for increased visibility and patrols by law enforcement agencies, both on the surface and
within underground infrastructure corridors, particularly in the Inner City, as well as to increase raids and compliance operations at scrap metal dealers by the Economic Infrastructure Task Teams (EITTs) established
by the President, as these outlets remain a critical link in the infrastructure theft value chain.

Although City Power has intensified its security interventions through increased patrols, improved surveillance,
infrastructure hardening and closer collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community policing forums.

However, community vigilance remains one of the most effective deterrents against infrastructure-related crime.

Residents are urged to immediately report any suspicious or unusual activity near substations, tunnels or other essential infrastructure.

This includes unauthorised access to restricted areas, individuals tampering with electrical equipment, open or damaged access points, or people carrying cables or cutting tools in these
environments.

City Power emphasises that electricity infrastructure is a shared public asset, and safeguarding it requires a collective effort.
These crimes result in unplanned power interruptions, damage to critica

[Joanne Horwitz (DA) Councillor CoJ Ward 81 @jo_horwitz]

#PIKITUP are monumentally failing #Ward81 Residents not collecting 1/2 my Ward! We're angry about the vermin, masses of flies and the stench! You need to do much better! #NoExcuses #DoBetter #Epicfail 😡😡😡#ServiceDelivery #BelieveinJoburg #Helen4Mayor #DAatWork #RescueJoburg @CleanerJoburg @DadaMorero @Lesufi @JackSekwaila @News24 @eNCA @TheCitizen_News @RK_Gazette @Our_DA @DA_JHB @tyrell_meyers @BelindaE6 @helenzille @NicoDeJager64

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@Billy_PMS @Zwelinzima1 @SAPoliceService AK47 to be exact

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@elainevdp @CleanerJoburg @CityofJoburgZA @DadaMorero @amaBhungane World Class African City, you think so ????

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@CleanerJoburg a world class African city, you say????? Going for the 3rd week now of no refuse collection in Lombardy East. They do half of area and then it's home time. No accountability.

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@CleanerJoburg a world class African city, you say????? Going for the 3rd week now of no refuse collection in Lombardy East. They do half of area and then it's home time. No accountability.

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@CleanerJoburg @CityofJoburgZA what about areas in Ward 81 such as Lombardy East, Rembrandt Park, Corlett Gardens, Kew etc???? No collection Friday, skipped many streets, Saturday, same thing. Do we get an amendment on our COJ account for a service provider not doing their job??

[Pikitup @CleanerJoburg]

Norwood depot did not complete waste collection in rounds completed
Bruma/Cyrildene Kensington, Bez Valley and in a few streets in Observatory. These
areas will be serviced tomorrow, sorry for delays @city

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@CleanerJoburg @CityofJoburgZA No services offered yesterday and it looks like nothing today either. Maybe we should dump our rubbish on the streets?

[CraigVDP @craigvdp]

@CleanerJoburg @CityofJoburgZA Pikitup service that is supposed to be rendered "today" in Lombardy East does not look like it will be happening. They started doing their "random" pickups and some residents have been told by the refuse guys that they only have 1 truck available and will be knocking off shortly.