The utility said once the fire started, there was an attempt to steal the cables, resulting in a gunfight between City Power s security personnel and the criminals.
Thousands of IFP supporters, Zulu regiments, and Ulundi residents are expected to fill the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Regional Stadium for the late prince s funeral on Saturday.
Twenty-four people were arrested between April and June for the murder of police officers as the number of incidents saw a significant increase in the latest crime statistics.
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