PRETORIA - Tshwane officials have been arrested for allegedly stealing a transformer.
The R7-million transformer was taken from the Laudium substation last November.
One person was arrested, and further investigations led to the arrest.
Police say a fifth suspect is expected to hand himself over to the police.
"The impact relating to the stealing of essential infrastructure is crippling the economy of the country and crippling households in Tshwane," said Major General Samuel Thine.
"We are sending a message to all officials involved in the stealing of essential infrastructure that the law is on their heels."
He said they're expecting more arrests.
- eNCA reporter Heidi Giokos has more details.