He said that many of these unofficial settlements have a threat to the lives of residents, but created a great tension in the electricity network, often created a very large tension that causes cuts and equipment failure.
“Our mission to electrify unofficial settlements emphasizes that we believe that everyone deserves to be safe and reliable energy.
“The microgrides we implemented among other initiatives are contributing to a more durable and more reliable Johannesburg, along with communities and protect human rights.
“This groundbreaking green energy projects are part of the wider strategy of urban power to resolve the energy needs of increased unofficial settlements of the region,” he said.
However, the last issue of Masava and Jobur had more than 300 unofficial settlements and “very difficult” to continue the demand for reliable and affordable electricity.
“We are trying to make an effort to ensure the limited budget we receive every year, we give light to thousands of residents employed thousands to contribute to social and economic development in our city,” he said.
He said, “Human rights does not openly list openly,” the South African Human Rights Commission, including residents, is to make the power of electricity, including human dignity and adequate housing, water and health.
“Therefore, despite the limited resources, the communities, especially in unofficial settlements, especially in unofficial development, especially in informal settlements, especially remain faithful to unofficial settlements,” he said.
The energy sector said residents were expected to pay for the electricity they were prepaid and consumed.
“When the city power continues to expand electricity, we call on communities to protect their homes and infrastructure, theft and illegal relationships lead to extended cuts, but also cause security and service delivery.”
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