Viral Video of a Vandal Trapped inside a mini substation at the

A vandal was found trapped inside a mini substation at the corner of Turtlehurt Street and Helpmekaar Road in Roodepoort, West Rand, earlier this morning while trying to damage electrical infrastructure.

City Power teams responded after private security reported the incident shortly after 08:00, and the man was safely removed before being arrested.

Police are also pursuing other suspects believed to be linked to the incident.

As a safety measure, electricity supply to parts of Fleurhof was temporarily switched off during the rescue and repair operation, with power to be restored once the network is declared safe.

City Power said the case forms part of a growing pattern of organised vandalism in the Roodepoort area.

According to the utility, this was the third mini substation vandalised in Fleurhof during April alone.

Since the start of the year, 16 mini substations have been targeted across Roodepoort, with replacement costs estimated at between R700,000 and R800,000 per unit, excluding labour.