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“We’re constantly cutting too close to the bone. I have to be even stingier and make adjustments in spending,” said Brakpan resident Dormehl.
“I must be stingier. We are considering switching off the geyser on weekends — this means we won’t be taking baths then. During the week we might have to schedule baths on specific days. What used to last us through the month doesn’t even cover two weeks any more.Dormehl added that as a result he cannot afford to spoil himself and his family any more.Pontsho Malatji, who lives in Pretoria, said she was shocked by the dramatic change in the cost of electricity.
“With R100 you get 33 units, which is very little. I have heard people complain about how this even changes depending on the time of the month. It doesn’t even last like it used to, which means you have to keep recharging.” Lesedi Dimapo from Midrand said she thought the coldest winter week was to blame for her high electricity bill.“We used to spend about R800 or less per month. This month when we loaded the R800, it only lasted for two weeks. But whether we’re angry or not we still have to pay.”Mangena explained that City Power's prepaid tariff is based on the inclining block tariff methodology.
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