Exposed: Municipalities have diverted billions from the poor, depriving them of free basic electricity
A new electricity scandal has erupted in South Africa. Only two in every 10 poor households that qualify for free basic electricity have received it for at least the past five years, with municipalities diverting at least R40bn earmarked for indigents. This has been highlighted by Chris Yelland, one of South Africa’s top energy analysts. He speaks to BizNews about how it is very difficult – and often impossible – for poor people to register for free basic services and raises the questions about how it is possible that the authorities – from the National Treasury to municipal officials – have not raised the alarm about this situation. – Jackie Cameron
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