R553 more for electricity? – What you need to know about City Power's upcoming tariff hikes

• Published date: 26 April 2024
• Author: Enkosi Selane
• Publication title: Citizen, The (South Africa)

The utility cautioned against untrue and misleading claims from political parties looking to win favour during election season

"City Power would like to warn political parties to refrain from using an important and emotive subject such as tariff changes to cause alarm, for political point scoring," said the utility's spokesperson Isaac Mangena.

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City Power response to false claims

Mangena confirmed that the entity was set to restructure tariff structures and levels to set the electricity price changes. But he said no increases were yet approved.

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"Once the necessary processes have been concluded and a decision has been made, City Power will inform customers on the implications of the changes which are necessary for the sustainability of the utility and its ability to continue providing improved services" Mangena added.

12.75% increase?

According to the utility discussions among customers and relevant entities will determine whether the suggested 12,72% tariff increase will be put into effect in July.

From those discussions, a decision will be tabled at the Johannesburg City Council taking into account the interest of the customers and the inflation in operational expenses.

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