POWER GRAB: Theft of solar panels on increase as criminals seize new opportunity

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POWER GRAB: Theft of solar panels on increase as criminals seize new opportunity
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South Africa imported R31bn worth of solar panels from 2010 to 2022. This presents a market ripe for criminal activity and business is booming.

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