City’s plans to eliminate reconnection fees for stolen power cables gets underway
Implementation is expected after the necessary processes have been completed.
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, during his State of the City Address (SOCA) in March 2025, made an announcement calling for the removal of the fee for reinstatement of stolen residential service connection cables.
As such, the city’s energy department has started with a council approval process that will fast-track the amendment and the implementation of the promulgated electricity by-law.
This amendment will form part of the city’s budget process, but it requires council approval processes.
Upon council approval, the outcome will be announced publicly and implemented immediately.
In the interim, the charge of R1 500 excl VAT (R1 725 @ 15% VAT) will remain in place as part of the council’s promulgated tariff until the amendment process is concluded.
The municipality appeals for understanding and patience of ratepayers in this regard.
