More than 1 500km of cable were stolen from the company in 4 826 incidents last year. Only about 4% of those arrested over the thefts are convicted in court.
A Transnet train on 23 August 2022 in Hopetown. Hopetown is a town which lies at the edge of the Great Karoo.Transnet urged the government to take action against criminals stealing railway cables as it is severely disrupting service.
Cable theft is one of the biggest challenges Transnet faces and has significantly impacted on operations, leading to reduced exports. Transnet said authorities needed to step up security to keep rail traffic flowing smoothly, and also ensure that more suspected thieves are convicted in court. The pillaging of electricity and railway cables for copper has long been a problem, with authorities blaming the thieves for worsening the power crisis and disrupting transport.
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