Picture and Words: Steve Kretzmann/GroundUp Repeated cable theft, involving poles being cut down, has plagued the Western Cape town of Villiersdorp since August, with residents this week petitioning the mayor to get help from provincial or even national authorities. Also read: Lights out for Bonteheuwel community as cable theft strikes After numerous power cuts caused by storms in July, the town was … Continue reading Western Cape town ‘held to ransom’ by cable theft syndicate