Johnathan Paoli
THE City of Ekurhuleni has removed and confiscated tons of cables and other illegal electric supply equipment as part of the Siyakhokha Siyathuthuka programme in order to clamp down on illegal electricity throughout Germiston.
Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli Dlamini confirmed on Monday the removal of illegal connections in buildings allegedly hijacked throughout Germiston CBD.
Dlamini said the operation was led by the Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Jongizizwe Dlabathi, in a bid to boost the coffers of the city by ensuring that people understood the importance of paying for services.
Additionally, defaulters and residents and businesses that steal water and electricity from the municipality were targeted as part of the Credit Control Outreach Program.
Dlamini confirmed that currently the city is owed more than R65 million by businesses, residents and hijacked buildings in the Germiston area alone.
He was joined by the MMC for Energy, Mzayifani Ngwenya
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