Buffalo City intensifies illegal scrap metal trade crackdown

Buffalo City Metro is intensifying its crackdown on the illegal scrap metal trade. The metro is targeting sellers and scrapyard owners who deal in stolen municipal infrastructure. The operation comes as authorities battle the growing crisis of copper theft, which has left communities without water, power and transport services. Police, municipal officials and private sector stakeholders are working together to enforce compliance and shut down the illegal trade. Newzroom Afrika's Sipha Kema has more. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.