He said cable theft for its copper and vandalism are happening in all areas, but predominantly in the southern areas, such as South Coast Road (M7), Isipingo, Umlazi, and Amanzimtoti.
Cable theft and traffic signal vandalism in the Durban South area are impacting road safety, forcing the eThekwini Municipality to improvise tamper-proof solutions.
Zimbili Mazibuko, who hosts the eThekwini Matters Podcast, explained that traffic signals are essential for keeping roads safe, reducing congestion, and ensuring the smooth movement of people and goods across eThekwini.
Mazibuko said that when traffic signals are out of order, congestion occurred, accidents happened, and road users became frustrated.
“Yet, the growing problem of vandalism continues to threaten these critical public assets and the services they provide,” she said.
