Mpho Moerane says City Power will take over from Eskom to supply electricity to areas such as Soweto and Orange Farm
Johannesburg will take over some of Eskom’s responsibility to supply power to the city’s townships, with a pact between City Power and the debt-laden utility set to be signed soon, newly elected mayor Mpho Moerane has said.
The move, which has been in negotiation for years, could give the city the power to decisively deal with an electricity crisis in Soweto, Orange Farm, Ivory Park, Diepsloot and Sandton, which have been hit by chronic electricity supply disruptions, becoming a serious concern to SA's wealthiest metro, especially in an election year. ..
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
I will serve people of Joburg, says new mayor Mpho MoeraneMoerane also made appointments moments after he was elected.
Read more »
City Power to take over electricity supply to Soweto and other Joburg areas from EskomSoweto will soon be getting electricity directly from the City of Johannesburg.
Read more »
City of Joburg insists that new online municipal submission system won’t lead to job lossesThe new system requires them to be registered with the South African Council For The Architectural Profession (SACAP), a process which many of these informal workers deem lengthy and expensive.
Read more »
Police joint operation on a mission to rid Joburg inner city of ’fake’ goodsAn estimated value of R24.5 million in counterfeit goods was confiscated by law enforcement officials.
Read more »
Daily news update: New Joburg mayor, Masina’s alleged blue-light car crash and prayers for ZumaHere’s your morning news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way.
Read more »