announced that 99% of older, existing informal settlements on City-owned land have been connected to the grid.
‘This was truly a memorable occasion for us to share with the residents and these special electrification projects will provide electricity connections in the homes of many families,’ says the City’s acting Mayco member for energy, Siseko Mbandezi. ‘Connecting families to the grid has many benefits, including enhancing livelihoods and providing safer light for learners to study by at night,’ he adds.
‘Most importantly, electrifying communities where possible will improve the safety of communities immediately. It is a huge benefit for families as they no longer need to rely on open flames for cooking and lighting.’Explore Cape Town and its surroundings with these incredible deals on cars for under R100 000. Find car listingsHe called on communities to help the City protect its infrastructure by reporting criminal activity, such as theft or vandalism.
‘We thank all stakeholders for assisting the City with the projects and we urge the communities to be our eyes and ears and to report tampering, vandalism and illegal connections to us.’Destruction caused by vandalismEscalating safety issues that threaten service deliveryTo report suspicious behaviour to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre, contact 021 480 7700.