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Residents of Tembisa protested blocked roads over power cuts and debts, leading to restored electricity and policy review after mayor’s promise.
Residents of Tembisa blocked major roads with burning tyres and rocks on Monday, demanding restored electricity and debt cancellation after widespread disconnections.
Despite a promise from Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to restore power by 9 a.m., protests continued until officials confirmed service was reinstated.
The city paused disconnections for indigent households, began restoring power, and launched a review of its indigent policy, with plans to clear verified debts.
The unrest followed months of unaddressed complaints and a controversial R126 basic electricity charge, now suspended.
Authorities urged calm, emphasizing their commitment to balancing service sustainability with constitutional duties to protect vulnerable residents.
Los residentes de Tembisa protestaron en contra de las carreteras bloqueadas por los cortes de energía y las deudas, lo que llevó a la restauración de la electricidad y la revisión de la política después de la promesa del alcalde.