Only 1 in 5 eligible homes is getting Free Basic Electricity in 2024

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Only 1 in 5 eligible homes is getting Free Basic Electricity in 2024
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‘Challenges’ within local municipalities is the reason for low uptake of Free Basic Electricity in 2024, says Minister Ramokgopa ...

‘Challenges’ within local municipalities is the reason for low uptake of Free Basic Electricity in 2024, says Minister Ramokgopa …reported as such and we were inundated by readers wanting to know more. Now, two-months into the financial-relief programme, and uptake is seriously slow, reports

Furthermore, the minister reiterated that Eskom should be protecting everyone. But also poorer households who genuinely can’t afford electricity because of their economic constraints. As a result, steps have been taken to ensurein the past 10 years, it was important to find innovative solutions to address this challenge. Middle-income households also experiencing severe pressure also deserve relief. I made a point that I wanted to achieve certain things with our electricity pricing policy.

MEC for Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture in the Eastern Cape, Sibulele Ngongo, is moving ahead with further name changes in the province.

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