Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has temporarily suspended a controversial electricity tariff increase for the metro, following protests by residents in Tembisa over a R126 fixed charge.
Speaking to a crowd of residents who had taken to the streets in protest outside Rabasotho Hall, Xhakaza acknowledged their frustration.
“It had been painful since last night and this morning, when you decided to protest,” he said. “We would like to thank you for being peaceful. No property was burned, and no one was injured.
Xhakaza emphasised that the municipality’s tariffs had gone through the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) consultation process, but acknowledged the public’s dissatisfaction.
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