Finance · South Africa
City Power credits R136m to Joburg customers after billing errors
Moneyweb · 2026/03/11
Summary
Johannesburg’s main electricity provider, City Power, recently made changes to its billing system that caused many residents to receive unexpectedly high electricity bills. This has led to a lot of concern among consumers who rely on affordable power for daily living. City Power has investigated the issue and confirmed that some customers were overcharged. As a result, the utility has issued credit refunds totaling R136 million to 86 customers affected by these errors. The company is working to fix the billing problems and prevent similar cases in the future. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in managing billing systems fairly and accurately, impacting households trying to manage their budgets carefully.
OnABudget takeaway: Consumers should closely monitor their electricity bills and report any suspicious increases to avoid overpaying. Small business owners should also double-check utility charges to manage expenses better.