City Power reiterates loss of R2.5-billion due to illegal connections [SOUND]

# City Power will continue to eradicate illegal connections as the power utility lost 2.5-billion-rand in 2024 due to illegal connections. Speaking in Tsepisong, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said that suspended services to parts of Tsepisong is due to widespread illegal electricity connections. Officials say the community bypassed meters, vandalised infrastructure, and threatened technicians. He urged residents to apply for the Free Basic Electricity Programme to avoid disconnections: