EDITORIAL | Six-month ban on copper trade may spark economic revival
Researchers estimate copper theft at Eskom, Prasa, Transnet and the mining industry exceeds R47bn annually
30 November 2022 - 20:59
It took long enough, but government has finally made its first constructive move to address the rampant copper wire theft that has decimated SA’s economy...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.