Crucial projects for some of the city’s poorest areas were sidelined while others gained more funding as the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality rejigged the 2023/2024 budget on a day that culminated in a fiery exchange between councillors.
Makwarela said smart meters will also manage “load-limiting”, as an alternative to load-shedding, allowing your meter to switch you off if you are using too much electricity.
The emergency power procurement programme, besieged by delays and legal challenges, is finally gaining momentum after the signing of the first power purchase agreements