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TWO residents from Lufhereng in Johannesburg voiced deep concern over City Power's recent introduction of a R200 surcharge on prepaid electricity, emphasising the impact on their daily lives and household budgets.
Lebohang Ngobeni said they were expecting the electricity hike but were surprised by the new surcharge added to their bill.
"Normally, when we buy R400 electricity, we get around 120 units. But this time we bought the same amount and only got 60 units, which won't even last us halfway through the month," she said.
"It is hitting very hard. I don't have any alternatives.
"One day we will be in the dark because we can't afford to add on electricity. We are already on survival mode as it stands," Ngobeni said.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) called on Joburg municipality to scrap new R200 prepaid fixed charge.
Julius Kleynhans, executive manager for local government at Outa, said this charge would have significant financial repercussions on communities, especially those who were most vulnerable.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 05, 2024 من The Citizen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Mbappe: France just didn't do enough
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City's water under pressure
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RAF appeal dismissed
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July winner's rating up
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July winner's rating up
Three-year-old Oriental Charm had his merit rating (MR) raised from 121 to 125 after his victory in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.