Small businesses and residents across the City of Johannesburg are at a breaking point with load shedding and prolonged power outages. City Power, which services more than 300 000 households and businesses, said their network was in a 'critical state'.
Far from solving the load shedding crisis, the City of Johannesburg’s new energy plans could actually signal a regress.
City Power, which services more than 300 000 households and businesses in Johannesburg, said their network was in a “critical state”, with the wear and tear increasing at a faster pace due to load shedding. Last month, City Power outlined plans to mitigate load shedding, including smart meters and curbing electricity to residents instead of shutting it off completely.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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