DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 12 December 2024

Morero: Lowering electricity surcharge under discussion

JOHANNESBURG - The Johannesburg council is considering a possible reduction of the controversial R200 electricity surcharge.

That's according to the new mayor Dada Morero.

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The surcharge came into effect on 1 July, on top of an overall 12.7 percent increase.

"The matter is on the table for discussion in council and part of what we are going to do is to relook at a possible reduction," he said.

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