8-point-3 million rand lost due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam

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The Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal says it has lost 8-point-3 million rand due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam. Seven Emfuleni employees appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistate's Court today (Monday 31 August) facing charges of fraud, theft, money laundering and tampering with essential infrastructure in connection with the scam. Thabiso Radebe reports..

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