Joburg mayor defends new electricity surcharge

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda says the R200-rand fixed monthly fee for prepaid electricity was initially planned for 2018.

However, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents have complained about the new cost.

The mayor is urging them to familiarise themselves with the new tariff regime.

Since 1 July 2024, City Power has been charging prepaid customers a surcharge of R200 on top of an increase in prices generally of nearly 13%.

Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda spoke with eNCA.