Business owners in Ventersdorp, JB Marks Municipality in the North West say they are grappling with significant challenges due to rampant cable theft which has severely disrupted the electricity supply in the area.
The lack of reliable electricity has forced many businesses to halt operations, leading to financial losses and an inability to sustain their workforce.
Business owners say since they started experiencing power outages in their area, they are spending a fortune every month to keep their businesses afloat.
They say this has forced them to shut down temporarily or operate at a limited capacity, impacting their productivity and revenue.
Jeffrey Nong who is a distiller says this has been going on for a long time.
