By Johnathan Paoli
The DA in Johannesburg has called for action over a deepening crisis at City Power, warning that the utility is “rapidly deteriorating” as contractors refuse to carry out repairs due to non-payment, leaving thousands of residents without electricity for days.
In a statement issued on Sunday, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the situation had reached a critical point, with widespread outages and a collapse in communication compounding residents’ frustrations.
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“The DA in Johannesburg is deeply concerned that City Power is rapidly deteriorating before the eyes of residents, as prolonged outages and a complete breakdown in communication and accountability has become the norm,” Kayser-Echeozonjoku said.
She said that multiple communities across the city have been left in the dark for extended periods, with little to no feedback from the utility.
“Across multiple areas in Johannesburg, residents
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