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ALERT: SUSPICIOUS “POSTPONEMENT” NOTICES RELATED TO ELECTRICITY METER INSTALLATIONS.
Electricity prepaid split meter roll out continues as planned
The Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) would like to alert the public of suspicious “POSTPONEMENT” notices circulating on social media platforms regarding the roll-out of electricity prepaid split meters. The municipality is stillpursuing the replacement and installation of prepaid meters. Consumers are cautioned that any notices they may receive with the “POSTPONEMENT” of the installations are not from the municipality.
The meter installation program applies to consumers supplied by the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) Electricity Department and continues as planned.
To limit billing errors and improve billing accuracy, the municipality will be replacing faulty prepaid meters, bypassed smart meters and installing meters in all unmetered households.
Starting today (Friday, 22 October 2021), the meter roll out will start in CE 7 and CE 8 (Miami Sands). Consumers are requested to corporate with municipal officials and grant them access to install the meters.
Provided that consumers have questions or concerns regarding the meter roll out, please contact the Electricity Control Room via WhatsApp on: 065 871 7483
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Issued by:
Makhosonke Sangweni
Acting Manager: Communications, Marketing, Branding and Event Management
Tel: 016 950 6574
Mobile: 071 350 1475
Email: makho@emfuleni.gov.za