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Suspects engage in fierce gunfight while targeting Fordsburg substation cables
Police engage in a fierce gunfight with armed suspects attempting to steal cables from the Fordsburg substation, highlighting the escalating violence linked to infrastructure theft in Johannesburg.
Lesotho illegal foreigners jailed for 10 years for City Power infrastructure tampering
Two Lesotho nationals receive 10-year sentences for tampering with Johannesburg’s essential power infrastructure, marking City Power’s continued campaign in combating electricity-related crimes.
Heavy rain causes power outages in Joburg
With over 2,600 calls about power outages, City Power is battling severe flooding and infrastructure damage caused by weekend rains.
City Power arrests six contract workers for copper cable theft at Observatory Substation
City Power's Security Risk Management team uncovers internal copper theft ring as six contractor employees are arrested with over 129kg of stolen cables at Observatory Substation
Johannesburg faces traffic crisis: R70 million required to restore vandalised traffic lights
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) said it needs over R70 million to repair stolen and vandalised traffic lights across Johannesburg.
Johannesburg: fake City Power official nabbed in R97 000 extortion case
Two suspects face serious charges after City Power cracks down on infrastructure crime in Johannesburg. A fake official attempted to extort R97 000 from a business owner, while another suspect was caught damaging essential electrical equipment in Auckland Park.
City Power cuts illegal connections, and confiscates R500k worth of cables at Princess Settlement
City Power conducts major operation at Princess Informal Settlement, disconnecting illegal electricity supplies and recovering aluminium wiring worth R500 000 as part of ongoing efforts to combat electricity theft and improve infrastructure safety.
City Power appeals for law and order to intervene underground
With illegal Zama Zamas and copper cable resellers said to be stripping the City of its valuable underground infrastructure, including electric copper cables, City Power has appealed for help in combating the terrible reign of terror waged by these syndicates.
City Power disconnects newly installed by-passed prepaid meters, leaving Kliptown Square customers with hefty fines
City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena said penalties can potentially exceed R30,000 for houses with three-phase connections.
Joburg City Power suspends load reduction until January 2025 due to low demand
As many residents have traveled away from Johannesburg, resulting in a decrease in electricity consumption across the City, power entity City Power said it would halt load reduction until the end of January, 2025.
Eskom’s proposed tariff hike faces opposition from Giwusa and others
The General Industries Workers Union of SA calls for action against Eskom's proposed electricity price increases, highlighting the burden on vulnerable citizens
Operation targets affluent areas with R130m unpaid debt
City Power has launched a surprise operation to restrict municipal services at Aspen Hills Nature and Dainfern Golf Estates, targeting R130 million in unpaid bills. The CEO highlights the alarming rate of defaults in affluent areas, urging residents to settle their debts.
Johannesburg faces severe water shortages: Community outrage grows
Residents of Johannesburg are grappling with severe water shortages, leading to widespread protests and demands for immediate government action.
Joburg Water disconnects illegal water connections as water issues deepen
Johannesburg Water announced water interruptions, set to start on December 6 until December 9. This is due to an upgrade at the Hector Norris pump station.
City Power warns non-vending customers: Upgrade your prepaid meters or else…
City Power‘s spokesperson Isaac Mangena has warned non-vending customers that failure to upgrade prepaid electricity meters could lead to the disconnection of power and penalty fees of more than R10,000.
City Power cuts electricity to Midrand body corporates amid R40 million debt crisis
City Power disconnects electricity for multiple body corporates in Midrand due to R40 million in unpaid bills, exposing the ongoing issues of electricity theft and defaulting customers.
Joburg City Power extends office hours to 7pm to deal with prepaid meter upgrades
Joburg’s City Power has announced it will extend operating hours to 7pm in a bid to complete the upgrades of the 1,000 odd households who have not upgraded their prepaid meters.
WARNING! If you fail to recode your prepaid meter before November 24, it will cost you R12,000
All prepaid meters are required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association to be updated, and you have just four days left to get it sorted.
Frustrations, long queues, panic as Eskom’s meter upgrade deadline looms
On Wednesday morning, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed that no extension will be granted for prepaid electricity consumers to re-code their meters if they fail to do so by the deadline.
Lesufi urges municipalities to cut services to schools owing over R200 million - but not during ‘test time’
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi urged towns to avoid cutting off services during exam time because doing so could have a detrimental effect on students' academic performance.
Gauteng’s reliable municipality plans to ditch Eskom for a private company to supply electricity
In August, Eskom proposed to Nersa, a 36. 15% tariff hike for the 2025 fiscal year, with increases of 11. 81% in 2027 and 9. 10% in 2028.
Lenasia businesses face power cuts over R60m debt
City Power conducts electricity cut-off operations in Lenasia, Johannesburg, targeting businesses with R60 million in unpaid bills, as the power utility grapples with a citywide debt of R9. 6 billion.
City Power disconnects petrol stations, shopping centre, mortuary during crackdown on non-payment in Lenasia
City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, said Lenasia was facing a significant amount in arrears with customers owing a total of R851 million.
Johannesburg burns over water crisis
In the unfolding clashes, some residents resorted to looting when they blocked three trucks transporting alcohol and emptied them.
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa steps in to resolve Eskom and City Power billing dispute
Power utility Eskom has withdrawn its threat to cut power supply to City Power, after Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has stepped in to intervene to resolve dispute of City Power’s billion rand debt.