MAYOR CALLS FOR FREE REINSTATEMENT OF STOLEN RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONNECTION CABLES

The Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, during his State of the City Address (SOCA) in March 2025, made an announcement, calling for the removal of the fee for reinstatement of stolen residential service connection cables.

As such, the city’s Energy department has immediately begun with a council approval process that will fast rack the amendment and the implementation of the promulgated electricity bylaw.  

This amendment will form part of the city’s budget process, but it requires council approval processes. Upon council approval, the outcome will be announced publicly and implemented immediately. 

In the interim, the charge of R 1500 excl VAT (R 1 725 @ 15% VAT) will remain in place as part of council’s promulgated tariff until the amendment process is concluded.

We therefore appeal for the understanding and patience of our rate payers in this regard.