The investigating officer, Lebohang Marema, has confirmed the arrest to OFM News. Meanwhile OFM News is still waiting for further information from police spokesperson, Thabo Covane.<.
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The suspects were arrested in the Free State, with cable estimated to be worth R540,000. It is suspected that the cable was stolen from an Eskom warehouse in Welkom. .