As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve the municipality’s financial sustainability, Lekwa Municipality Executive Mayor Sifiso Mngemezulu led a credit control enforcement inspection in the Standerton Central Business District (CBD).

The inspection targeted electricity meter tampering, illegal electricity connections, and compliance with municipal service payments by businesses operating in the CBD.

According to the municipality, the initiative forms part of its commitment to improving revenue collection, which is essential for sustaining service delivery and maintaining municipal infrastructure.

During the inspection, Mngemezulu expressed concern over the increasing number of tampered and bypassed electricity meters, saying these illegal practices continue to undermine the municipality’s financial position and its ability to deliver essential services.

“The municipality is losing substantial revenue due to bridged and tampered electricity meters. These illegal practices undermine our ability to provide reliable services to our communities.

We urge all businesses and residents to comply with municipal regulations and ensure that they pay for the services they consume,” said Mngemezulu

The municipality said it will continue conducting similar inspections in various areas to curb electricity theft, improve revenue collection, and promote fairness among all consumers.

Officials believe the enforcement campaign will contribute to improved municipal finances and support the long-term sustainability of service delivery.

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