R40 levy sparks outrage in Nelson Mandela Bay

Meter-reading charge squeezes embattled ratepayers further

Nelson Mandela Bay residents are hopping mad after discovering a new R40 charge for electricity included in their municipal bills – and they want it back!

The municipality says the charge – which is only levied on those who do not use prepaid electricity – is for meter reading and the processing of accounts...

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