# The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that the prepaid electricity surcharge will remain at 200-rand per month, countering reports of a proposed increase to R270. Mayoral committee member for Finance, Margaret Arnolds emphasised to eNCA that while draft proposals exist, no changes have been approved. The surcharge, introduced in July 2024, funds maintenance of the city’s electricity infrastructure:
Joburg clarifies electricity surcharge remains at R200 [SOUND]
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