The minister has raised concerns that electricity is becoming unaffordable for many people.
If court ruling stands, government could face huge claims for losses suffered in cullings due to bird flu.
The haul included 28 500 ecstasy tablets as well as manufacturing devices.
About 30% of potential revenue from electricity usage and water consumption is lost due to theft and leaks.
The power utility has also reduced its dependence on burning diesel to keep the lights on.
The latest arrest brings to 49 the number of suspects apprehended for the spate of attacks on the Portuguese butchers.
The National Union of Metal Workers has urged the vehicle manufacturer to share its multi-billion dollar profits with employees.
South Africa’s new minister of agriculture used to own a farm in the KZN Midlands.
Stocks on the JSE also strengthened following the appointment of the new government ministers.
Police found the drugs in a warehouse after a vehicle carrier moved the illicit cargo from the Port of Durban.
But the price of transport has risen on the back of the stubbornly high cost of fuel despite a few recent price drops.
Sewing machines, a hot press and fake branded clothing were seized during the raid.
