The power utility said its aim is to recoup R13 million owed to them in unpaid utility bills in the area.
JOHANNESBURG - As part of their two-day operation to cut off electricity to non-payers, City Power was in Midrand on Wednesday.
“For the purpose of today [Wednesday] we are looking at recouping R13 million,” said City Power general manager for Midrand Service Delivery Centre, Katlego Mogale-Makoni.
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