Water and electricity has increased in the City of Tshwane and Johannesburg. Images via Pixabay/bamboopics
Residents in Johannesburg and Tshwane are now paying more for water and electricity as tariffs have increased from the beginning of July.
Water and electricity has increased in the City of Tshwane and Johannesburg. Images via Pixabay/bamboopics
Residents in the City of Johannesburg and City of Tshwane Municipalities will have to dig deeper into their pockets when paying for water and electricity as tariffs have increased at the beginning of July.
South Africans are already grappling with high petrol prices, increase in prices of basic food as well as the high cost of living.
The following tariff increases have been applied from 1 July 2022:
As previously reported, City of Johannesburg MMC for Finance, Julie Suddaby said for the City Power turnaround strategy the municipality will utilise both capital and operational budget – capital expenditure will amount to R1,2bn funding infrastructure upgrades and refurbishments.
The operational budget for City Power is R20.5bn, of which R1.6bn is earmarked for reduction of power outages.
“This allocation is justified given historically low expenditure on City Power that has led to a breakdown in the City’s power network,” she said.
As of 1 July 2022 these tariffs have increased:
Fines for illegal connections and electricity theft have been increased to R200 000 for individual or household accounts and R10 million for business accounts. Sutton said criminal charges will also be laid, and lost income pursued.
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