Gabs councillors push for harsher penalties on copper-cable theft
Wednesday, July 02, 2025 | 600 Views |
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The motion, introduced by Specially Nominated councillor and chairperson of the Works Committee, Tunah Moalosi, calls for a minimum fine of P50,000 for individuals convicted of copper-cable theft.
Furthermore, it recommends that scrapyards and businesses found in possession of stolen copper be subjected to a minimum fine of P100,000, with immediate closure upon a second offence.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...