, CMY2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 (877420) - DUE March 2025
QUESTION 1 Discuss the extent and impact of copper cable
theft in South Africa with practical examples. (15)
QUESTION 1: The Extent and Impact of Copper
Cable Theft in South Africa
Extent of Copper Cable Theft in South Africa
Copper cable theft is a major problem in South
Africa, affecting key industries such as electricity,
telecommunications, and transport. The high
market value of copper makes it an attractive target
for criminals, who steal cables and sell them to
scrap metal dealers or illegal markets. The theft is
driven by global demand for copper,
unemployment, and the presence of organised
crime syndicates.
The South African Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (SACCI) has estimated that copper cable
theft costs the economy billions of rands annually.
Eskom, Transnet, and Telkom are among the
hardest-hit organisations, leading to power outages,
Semester 1 2025 (877420) - DUE March 2025
QUESTION 1 Discuss the extent and impact of copper cable
theft in South Africa with practical examples. (15)
QUESTION 1: The Extent and Impact of Copper
Cable Theft in South Africa
Extent of Copper Cable Theft in South Africa
Copper cable theft is a major problem in South
Africa, affecting key industries such as electricity,
telecommunications, and transport. The high
market value of copper makes it an attractive target
for criminals, who steal cables and sell them to
scrap metal dealers or illegal markets. The theft is
driven by global demand for copper,
unemployment, and the presence of organised
crime syndicates.
The South African Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (SACCI) has estimated that copper cable
theft costs the economy billions of rands annually.
Eskom, Transnet, and Telkom are among the
hardest-hit organisations, leading to power outages,
