{"id":315293,"date":"2026-04-07T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=315293"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:45:02","slug":"multiple-water-meter-thefts-reported-in-strandfontein-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/multiple-water-meter-thefts-reported-in-strandfontein-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple water meter thefts reported in Strandfontein area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Strandfontein Community Police Forum (CPF) has warned that several water meters were stolen in a short time in the area.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPF issued a statement saying it has received multiple reports of water meter thefts, prompting calls for increased vigilance from the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They emphasised the importance of community cooperation in tackling these crimes and ensuring quick replacement of stolen meters.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-police-step-up-efforts\">Police step up efforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sgt Wesley Twigg, Media Liaison Officer for the Western Cape police, confirmed that Strandfontein police have noticed an increase in water meter thefts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The police, together with other law enforcement agencies, have put measures in place to curb the theft,&#8221; Twigg said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN OTHER NEWS<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/mixed-reactions-to-army-deployment-to-cape-flats-hotspots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mixed reactions to army deployment to Cape Flats hotspots<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police are appealing to the public to help identify those responsible for the crimes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-report-stolen-meters\">How to report stolen meters\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPF has provided clear steps for residents whose water meters have been stolen. Residents must report stolen water meters immediately to arrange for replacements. A police case number is required when reporting the theft to the City of Cape Town.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting  options include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices1.capetown.gov.za\/coct\/wapl\/zsreq_app\/index.html\">https:\/\/eservices1.capetown.gov.za\/coct\/wapl\/zsreq_app\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: water@capetown.gov.za; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 021 480 7700.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents will receive a reference number by text message immediately after reporting online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emergency-contacts\">Emergency contacts\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For emergencies, residents can call 10111107\/112. 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