JOHANNESBURG - City Power has had to abort an operation aimed at cutting the electricity at hijacked buildings in the inner city.The operation kicked off in the Jeppestown area on Wednesday morning.
It was led by Environment and Infrastructure Services MMC, Jack Sekwaila, and targeted at buildings believed to be occupied by what the authorities have described as “suspected illegal and extremely violent occupants”. On Wednesday afternoon, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena told 702’s Mandy Wiener that illegal electricity connections and hijacked buildings were largely to blame for the R10 billion worth of unpaid electricity bills they’re currently sitting with.
“We had about four buildings that were on our radar to basically recover. Collectively, they owe about R13 million and they haven’t paid for electricity. The last time they paid electricity was around 2016/2014.
Customers are urged to report illegal connections on 083 579 4497/ 011 490 7900. pic.twitter.com/SlmCu4TsHf
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