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Alternatives: As businesses and wealthier households increasingly turn to rooftop solar and private generation, municipalities are being left with shrinking revenue bases . Photo: File
BLUENERGY SOLUTIONS

SA’s municipal power supply goes downhill

As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems

  • Hasina Kathrada
7 min read
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)
ACTIONSA

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases

The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Cape Town, Joburg city councils warn residents of ‘cheap’ prepaid electricity scams

Consumers are urged to report any suspicious behaviour

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
2 min read