City Power has begun a drive to register about 130,000 indigent customers, from the 17 June to 31 July 2025.
Once registered, eligible residents will receive 50 Kilowatts per hour (kWh) of electricity per month at no cost.
The drive encouraging qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg to register for Free Basic Electricity (FBE) programme, began this week.
Tshifularo Mashava, CEO of City Power, said qualifying recipients of FBE are unemployed or have a monthly income not exceeding R7,503.01 per month (all incomes must be declared). They are either South African citizens or permanent residents and legal occupants of the property in question.
“Access to electricity is not a luxury, but a key feature required to support social and economic upliftment. This programme is not just about addressing the high levels of meter tampering and illegal connections; it’s about restoring dignity by ensuring that there’s greater access” said Mashava.
Beneficiaries of this programme, will not only receive free basic electricity but will also be exempted from paying R200 monthly surcharge.
In addition, damaged, bypassed or tampered meters, will be replaced free of charge and for now, no penalties will be imposed.
How to Register for FBE programme: At community-based pop-up registration stations, malls, taxi ranks, churches, and SASSA pay points Through City Power-led door-to-door campaigns and Imbizos.
Lookout for City Power teams at community pop-up stands, taxi ranks, malls, schools, and churches.