City Power disconnects popular Apartheid Museum for R1.8 million debt
City Power, the power entity for the City of Johannesburg, has disconnected a number of businesses in Comptonville, Ormonde and Aeron in the south of Johannesburg.
The operation was carried out by Reuven SDC that seeks to recover at least R40 million of debt currently owed by the businesses.
The overall provision of debt stands at R8.9 billion across the City of Johannesburg, with Reuven SDC owed a total of R1.2 Billion.
Some of the businesses that were cut off include two companies manufacturing mine equipment that owe a total of R1.3 million.
The Apartheid Museum was disconnected due to its outstanding electricity bill of R1.8 million.
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the businesses were given pre-disconnection notices months ago, but failed to make payment arrangements.
"The objective of this operation is to improve the profitability performance and position of City Power so it’s able to continue to repair and maintain its infrastructure and to provide essential services to the residents of Johannesburg.
"It’s important to reinforce the culture of paying for services that customers use in order for the entity to continue with day-to-day operations and to invest in implementing its future energy management strategies."
Mangena says over the next few days, City Power officials will be accompanied by officials of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) as the operation moves to target more defaulting businesses serviced by the Reuven SDC.
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