Over R1, 3 billion owed to City Power by business is largely from the Hursthill area. The Power Utility said a drive to collect money from non-paying customers, is in full swing.
Today, 10 business and residential customers, owing a total of R13-Million in unpaid electricity bills, were visited by City Power officials.
In a statement, non-paying businesses were named and shamed.
“Some of the businesses that were disconnected during the operation is Telkom – which owes over R2.9-million. It is shocking that the company has not made any payment for their electricity bill since 2021.”
A pub in Melville was also visited and found to have illegally re-connected power supply. As a result of this, a hefty penalty will be imposed.
“Less than an hour after we cut-off supply, the owner of the business contacted City Power, admitting that she failed to pay. She has agreed to settle the debt on the account and pay the fine for illegal re-connections.”
City Power officials also paid a visit to two hospitals, who collectively owe over R30-Million in total.
The executives of the two institutions who were served with pre-termination notices told City Power officials that they have already started the process of clearing their debts.
“We will be clamping down on these defaulters as we intensify our revenue collection drive . This is also an opportunity to remind other customers to come to us to settle their bills before we pay them an unpleasant visit.”