WATCH | Angry customers accuse City Power of overpricing

JOHANNESBURG - Several businesses in the Johannesburg CBD are accusing City Power of skyrocketing meter readings as the entity continues with its operation to cut off non-payers.

City Power says illegal electricity connections are on the rise, particularly in the business sector, with culprits diverting electricity using prepaid meters.

In the Joburg inner City the entity is owed a whopping R33m.

eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has more details.