In a bid to curb the escalating theft of electricity, the City of Ekurhuleni has increased the reinstatement fines for those who tamper with electricity meter boxes.
Until recently, the reinstatement fine was R3 613.79 for residential properties, while it was R19 408.15 for businesses.
From July 1, the reinstatement fine for residential property was hiked to R4 108.79, while a business property will now pay R22 239.80.
The City’s energy department, in collaboration with the EMPD, SAPS and private companies, will conduct random auditing of electricity meter boxes in areas within Ekurhuleni.
Those meter boxes found to have been tampered with or bypassed will be disconnected and the owners will be fined to have their electricity reinstated.
Residents and business owners in Ekurhuleni are urged to plan with the City if they struggle to pay for their services.
The City can be contacted via its call centre on 0860 543 000.
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