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Four Foreign Nationals Arrested for Copper Cable Theft in Rustenburg Four foreign nationals, two from Mozambique and two from Zimbabwe have been arrested for allegedly digging up and attempting to steal copper cables along the R24. White Leopard Security officers caught the suspects in the act on Monday, the Rustenburg Local Municipality said. The men were handed over to the Rustenburg Police Station for infrastructure tampering and attempted theft of critical municipal assets. Initial delays in opening a case were resolved after engagement with SAPS. The Department of Home Affairs has also opened a Section 212 docket, which could lead to deportation following court proceedings. The municipality strongly condemned the theft, which disrupts essential services and burdens residents. It urged communities to report suspicious activities to protect public infrastructure. Copper cable theft remains a major problem across South Africa, often causing prolonged power outages. The suspects are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates' Court soon.