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The South African
9 hours ago
- Business
- The South African
City Power offers free electricity to these Johannesburg residents
City Power has urged low-income Johannesburg residents to sign up for its Free Basic Electricity (FBE) programme, which provides 50 kilowatts of electricity per month at no cost. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce infrastructure damage and recover lost revenue caused by illegal electricity use. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena revealed that the free electricity programme aims to reconnect over 140 000 households who are not paying for electricity. 'Many of these customers are consuming electricity without paying, resulting in massive revenue losses for the utility and the increasing destruction of our infrastructure,' he said. Additionally, by targeting vulnerable groups and formalising their electricity use, the city hopes to clean up its billing system and improve compliance. City Power has also committed to replacing damaged or tampered meters without penalising qualifying residents. The free electricity programme is open to unemployed residents or those earning R7500 or less monthly. Applicants must also be South African citizens or permanent residents, legally occupy the property, and provide the necessary supporting documentation. 'The criteria also include being a South African citizen or permanent resident and being the legal occupants of the property in question,' Mangena explained. 'Supporting documentation such as a valid ID, proof of residence, COJ rates and taxes account, and income verification, such as a SASSA card or affidavit, will be required at registration.' The free electricity initiative is designed to support senior citizens, women and children, persons with disabilities, the unemployed, and child-headed households. City Power said that the programme reinforces the principle of electricity as a fundamental human right. 'The FBE programme is designed to cushion the most vulnerable and ensure access to electricity as a basic human right, while also helping to clean up the billing and compliance environment,' Mangena stated. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson cleared to reopen
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The State Fire Marshal's Office said Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson has met the standards to reopen. According to State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney (R-Miss.), a follow-up inspection was conducted on June 3. Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city 'A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued to the City of Jackson (COJ). A hydrostatic test was conducted on Monday, June 2, 2025, to determine the integrity of pipes and valves in the building. The test was successful. The building elevators and escalators remain out of service pending repair and inspection. The COJ has scheduled a new fire curtain to be installed in July,' said Chaney. He said a condition of the reopening is that a third-party fire watch must be in place until the fire curtain is installed and passes inspection. A fire watch involves having someone monitor the building during events for fire hazards and to alert occupants and emergency services if a fire breaks out. WJTV 12 News reached out to the City of Jackson about Thalia Mara Hall. Officials said a date has not been set for the reopening of the facility. Thalia Mara Hall closed in August 2024 after mold and other safety issues were discovered. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NEFL cold weather shelters open for Thursday night freeze
The First Alert Weather Team is forecasting a freeze throughout the area Thursday night. Because of the incoming cold weather, the City of Jacksonville is activating its Warming Center Contingency Plan. Whenever temperatures reach 27 degrees or colder, the Warming Center will open to people in need of protection from the cold. The Legends Center, located at 5130 Soutel Drive, will be open from 9 p.m. Thursday night to 9 a.m. Friday Morning. JTA buses will transport people heading to the Legends Center for free. Guest at the Legends Center are asked to bring the following items, if possible: Air mattress, blankets, pillows or other bedding Snacks and medication Games, toys, books Hygiene and comfort items All COJ libraries and community centers will also be open and serve as Warming Centers during regular business hours. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Other Jacksonville shelters will be open to homeless people in the area: City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State Street, 32202 Mission House, 465 11th Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250 Overnight operations at Community Presbyterian Church, 150 Sherry Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL 3233 For more information on Thursday night's shelter at the church, click here. Sulzbacher Center 611 East Adams St., 32202 – Men 5455 Springfield Blvd. 32208 – Women and Children Trinity Rescue Mission, 622 W. Union Street, 32202 MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 1200 Elm Street, Fernandina Beach Callahan Methodist Church, 449648 US-301, Callahan, FL 32011 6 p.m. - 10 a.m. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
