No bail for Vlottenburg copper cable thieves

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#2

I agree! no bail for copper and municipal cable thieves in general.

Mariette van Rooyen (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#3

We are sick and tired of all the cable theft in our area and IF the thieves get caught they are just released to keep stealing the cables as know no consequences

Michelle Fourie (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-10)

#5

These guys have been tormenting our area for months, with stolen cables leading to between 3-5 days of complete power outages for thousands of people in the Bonniemile/Polkadraai area.

Lindy Nauta (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#6

I'm signing this petition because the entire community is GATVOL of these malicious copper cable thieves who should, by rights, be charged with treason as their actions are undermining the entire economic and social wellbeing of our beautiful Country.

Guy Webber (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#7

They have been terrorising thr community of Vlottenburg with the continuous theft of copper cables and also costing the government a lot of money by the continuous replacement of cables by Eskom. They should not be released

Bianca Janse van Rensburg (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#9

We have suffered tremendously due to cable theft. Over and above the loadshedding- it is not possible to run a small business from home without electricity supply.

Sonya Bell (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-10)

#11

I am signing because there have been 3 incidents of copper cable theft in the last few months leading to prolonged power outages causing loss of production, extensive diesel cost for generators, fridge contents having to be discarded due to fridge temperatures not being maintened, wasted time directly as a result of the cable theft along with big disruption to daily work plans. The cable thieves behave as if they can do as they please as there will be no consequence for their criminality. A strong example must be given that law and order will be applied.

Ken Hands (Vlottenburg , 2023-11-10)

#14

They must do jail time for their crimes.

Debby Hammon (Somerset west, Cape Town, 2023-11-10)

#16

We lost a lot with all this electricity disruptions due to cable theft. Sometimes it take up to 3 days to repair cables after theft

Welna Snyman (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#18

I'm signing because I work in the area at a guesthouse and can't afford the outages caused by criminals as well as our safety is compromised severely.

Anna Du Toit (Cape Town, 2023-11-10)

#20

Am signing because sick and fed up with these thieves being caught and then let go the next day where they carry on stealing.

Scott Hogg (Lynedoch, 2023-11-10)

#21

If bail is granted, these guys will just go ahead with cable theft as before - keep the criminals off the street

Piet van Blerk (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#25

We cannot continue to live in fear and in a country where theft has destroyed our economy and hopes for the future

Heather Kirkwood (Cape Town, 2023-11-10)

#26

Cable theft has been rampant in our area

Carel van der Merwe (Vlottenburg , 2023-11-10)

#27

Cable theft has become a problem that affects businesses, employees and society as a whole. The courts should take the matter more seriously

Leslie Zetler (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#34

The negative impact on the economy of the region is immense and is causing job losses

Willie Dique (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#35

Im a resident with a critical need for electricity. The stress and money this has cost me is huge

Gabriel de Charmoy (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#37

I'm signing because I'm a resident that were and still are affected by these copper cable thieves!

Izanne Smit (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#38

I'm signing this petition because I am a resident in this area that is often left without electricity for days due to this cable theft. I also feel like it makes me want to leave the country. It is very frustrating and we loose a lot of fridge content that costs us a lot of money.

Kyra Barnard (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-10)

#40

Affected resident

Johann Smit (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-10)

#42

We have suffered from cable theft and this must stop

Joe Toweel (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-11)

#44

I am tired of without power for 72 hours plus at a single copper theft. It cost me lots of money for fuel and my business. Lick them up, this is ongoing fot more than 5 years

Danie Horn (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-11)

#46

I am sick and tired of NO justice being served for these criminals that damage our very important infrastructure.

Andrew Imrie (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-11)

#48

Tired of being without power

Dianie Hattingh (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-11)

#49

I'm signing because I'm fed-up with interrupted power because these guys think they have a right to steal the copper from cables. They, and the place they supply to must pay the price for their actions.

Lize Vorster (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-11)

#50

I am tired of having my electricity stolen and not having any power for days on end.

Nico Grundlingh (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-11)

#51

We have repeated cable theft where I live the consequence is that we dont have other access to electricity for days at end although I pay for this service

Willemien Kellerman (Cape town, 2023-11-11)

#53

Ive been Affected by Cable thieves as a Farmer for Years.

Billy Hopkins (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-12)

#55

I am also a resident in this area, and the cable theft in this area is out of control.

Gloudine Kriel (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-12)

#57

If these guys will get parole.they will steal again

Carel Steenkamp (Vlottenbirg, 2023-11-12)

#60

To stop crime

Jonathan Lubbe (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-13)

#62

We as residents are fed up with copper thieves. Please do something about it.

Amanda Kruger (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-13)

#64

Copper theft is affecting the whole economy and thus fabric of society negatively.

Dawid Nel (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-13)

#65

Cable theft has a major impact on my farming business.

Viljé Carinus (Vlaeberg, Lynedoch , 2023-11-14)

#67

Our electricity is constantly interrupted by cable theft
Even if thieves are arrested they easily get out on bail and cause crime to continue

Margaret Eloff (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#69

Theft like this where it has huge impact on others lively hood is not ok and must be stopped.
Granting bail to crimes like this allow opertunity for them again.

Pieter Koch (George, 2023-11-14)

#74

As community we are fed up with this cable theft. We had times that we had as long as 82 hours no power. Besides living here, we are also running a business, which is impossible with the amount of cable theft. We are urging our municipality or Eskom to put the loadshedding in the evening and night on hold, till all the cables are replaced by alluminium.

Anouk Bakker (Vlottenburg , 2023-11-14)

#79

Cable theft is treason

Hylton Appelbaum (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#81

It’s a general problem also in our area. Something has to be done to stop this theft leaving households and businesses without electricity for days.

Anna Poll (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#82

Fed up

Ingrid De Waal ( Vlottenburg, 2023-11-14)

#85

We must not tolerate corruption, theft, damage to public property in any way and the hammer of the law should come down on thieves and vandals.

Eugene Yntema (Somerwest West, 2023-11-14)

#89

Fed up with all the copper theft, it's leaves us with days without power and not everyone can afford a generator or to replace their food that went rotten 😡

Dorothy Booysen (Cape Town , 2023-11-14)

#91

I'm signing because I was effected badly.

Megan Roux (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#93

This directly effects us, as well as every tax payer...

Christian Vosloo (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#102

I'm fed up of them breaking our community down

Pieter Esau (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#107

Charl Myburgh

Charl Myburgh (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#109

We are tired of these theft of cables and costing us and business people lost of income and the land miljons

Schalk Liebenberg (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#111

It's affecting businesses and if it's not stopped, it will escalate to bigger crimes.

theresa brand (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#112

I am opposed to the culprits getting bail.

Samantha Adshade (STELLENBOSCH, 2023-11-14)

#113

Cable theft

Jacques Borman (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#114

These thefts have seriously affected us.

Hilda Van Der Merwe (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#116

Cable thieves must stay in jail.

Johan Koch (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#117

Of inconveniance for so many people.

Heidi Morkel (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#119

They have stolen cables at our premises

Pieter Slabbert (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#120

My parents have been very badly affected by these interruptions due to theft.

Hanlie Van der Merwe (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#122

I do not want the Vlottenburg copper thieves to get bail. They are causing stress and costing our community money as they continue to thieve,

Sue Harvie (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#123

This affects a large community as well as farming industry negatively.

Mila Reyneke (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#124

I strongly oppose bail - do the right thing, cable theft cannot continue, it slowly kills SA. There must be consequences for your actions. If they receive bail they will just return.

Willene Van Zyl (Vlottenburg, 2023-11-14)

#126

Murderers belongs in jail

Helene Kuntzsch (Eastcliff, 2023-11-14)

#130

I am gatvol for thieves stripping our country.

Andries Bester (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#131

I am fed up! How can we build a country/nation?

Alida Bester (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#136

Myself and my neighbors are constantly the victims of these brazen criminals.

Johan Buitendag (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#137

The theft of electricity infrastructure adds to the impossibility of maintaining a viable economy in South Africa. People accused of this crime should not be allowed to further damage infrastructure while awaiting to be heard in court.

Elsje Pieterse (Stellenbosch, 2023-11-14)

#146

The problem with bail, for those who aren't familiar with it, It says to someone who has done wrong that no matter how dangerous they are or wrong you do , there is a way out which is bail. NO MORE BAIL FOR criminals.

Saliba Smith (Cape-town , 2023-11-14)

#149

Everybody is suffering from the cable theft

Malanie Hills (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#155

Enough is enough

Wendy Appelbaum (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-14)

#160

It is totally unacceptable

Nicolette Kelbrick (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-15)

#161

Matter of PRINCIPLE

M K (Cape Town , 2023-11-15)

#176

This is theft & damage of property and needs to be more harshly punished.

Nicole Van Velden (Stellenbosch , 2023-11-21)



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