South Africa: Ramokgopa Promises Plan to Ensure Poor Households Get Free Electricity

South Africa: Ramokgopa Promises Plan to Ensure Poor Households Get Free Electricity

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa wants Eskom to pay free basic electricity directly to households, cutting municipalities out of the process. He says municipalities receive R21 billion a year for the benefit but often redirect it to other spending pressures instead.

Ramokgopa promises plan to ensure poor households get free electricity

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says municipalities are redirecting money meant for free basic electricity to cover other costs, leaving poor households without the power they're entitled to.