LISTEN | Scrapping R200 electricity surcharge out of the question: Joburg MMC Dada Morero

Reducing the surcharge by R50 would require the city to re-adjust its budget and make up the shortfall, says Morero

30 July 2024 - 14:58

The City of Johannesburg says scrapping the R200 prepaid electricity surcharge is not an option, but it is willing to review the price with a view to decreasing it by R50. However, this can only be implemented in January...

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