City Power marks Mandela Day with an outreach in Alexandra
City Power marked Mandela Day in Alexandra by delivering focused support to elderly residents – combining winter relief with on-site registration for free basic electricity.
City Power commemorated Mandela Day through an outreach programme at the Itlhokomeleng Home for the Aged and Disabled in Alexandra. The engagement provided material aid and facilitated access to core public services, aligning with the day’s principle of community upliftment.
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The utility’s general manager in the department of public relations and communication Isaac Mangena said the outreach programme, done in partnership with other supporting organisations, saw the utility donate blankets and branded T-shirts to assist elderly residents during the winter season. They also participated in cleaning the facility, served lunch, and spent the day interacting with the home’s residents. “One of the highlights of the day was a special educational play, performed by a talented team from Alex, aimed at raising awareness about the free basic electricity (FBE) programme, an initiative designed to support indigent residents, including pensioners, unemployed people, and low-income households earning less than R7 503.01 per month.”
The initiative offers 50kWh of electricity monthly, at no cost, to qualifying households. City Power facilitated on-site registration for the FBE programme, assisting qualifying residents directly at the event.
The utility’s stakeholder relations manager Tshepo Chuene emphasised the importance of bringing services to the citizens. “When we service you, we must not service you from a distance, we must service you from here. Whenever you meet issues, we are here to resolve them. You are very important to us. Our job is to make sure we keep the lights on. That is why, before, I had said we are going to give you free basic electricity, and we are going to help you register.”
City Power demonstrated that its role extends beyond technical service delivery and further reaffirmed its commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities.
“The Mandela Day initiative served as a reminder of the power of collective action,” Mangena stated. “With the entity using the day to demonstrate how small acts of service can bring dignity, comfort, and lasting impact to those in need.”
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