Churches, businesses watch in dismay as power disconnected

City Power aims to recover R36m

Churches and businesses were among properties disconnected by City Power as the government entity tries to recoup more than R363m it is owed in Alexandra. 

Electricity was cut off in Wynberg’s two popular churches as City Power went on a drive disconnecting customers who are not paying for their electricity and those illegally connected to the grid...

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