Date set for planned shutdown over power prices

THE KIMBERLEY Action Group (KAG) is planning a city-wide shutdown on July 14 in protest against unaffordable electricity prices.

- SANDI KWON HOO

A small group of about 30 people attended a community meeting at the Galeshewe circle on June 8, where residents were encouraged to mobilise more support for the cause.

One community member suggested that the shutdown should last between three to four days to intensify its impact, while others expressed a desire to purchase electricity directly from Eskom.

Boyce Makodi from the KAG said that in addition to the tariff increase, residents would be required to pay basic and capacity surcharges amounting to R271.05 before prepaid electricity could be loaded.