Free State – A 47-year-old suspect was arrested on 18 June 2025 by members of the SAPS Public Order Policing (POP) Unit following the discovery of suspected stolen Eskom infrastructure.

Copper cables and two Eskom transformers were found at a residential property in Doorn.

Officials from both Eskom and the Matjhabeng Municipality were called to the scene and positively identified the items as property belonging to their respective institutions. The estimated value of the recovered equipment is approximately R110,000.