The mayor of the City of Johannesburg says the surcharge is in residents' best interests.
According to the City, the fee is intended to generate revenue for investment in new electricity infrastructure and maintenance of the existing infrastructure.“We are in fact redressing the situation by implementing a long-standing council resolution. Of course, it is hard hitting for the consumer. But it is in their best interest that we are doing this. This goes back to 2018 when this report was approved by council for this fee to be introduced,” says Gwamanda.
Some Johannesburg residents insist they were not consulted about the surcharge. Many have taken to social media to voice their frustrations.This is crucial to bring relief to many households that cannot afford these exorbitant hikes. If City Power needs money, start with your Blue Light brigade budget Mr MayorCity Power is gona have to walk this R200 surcharge back. People it wasn’t meant to affect are being affected.
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