CoCT's Lavender Hill residents agree to continue protesting rising electricity tariffs, meter replacements
The demonstrations during rush hour traffic started this week and again led to disruption on Friday afternoon.
A prepaid electricity meter and an electricity mains unit. Picture: @CityofCT/X
CAPE TOWN - Lavender Hill residents have again protested over electricity tariffs and meter replacements along Prince George Drive.
The demonstrations during rush hour traffic started this week and again led to disruption on Friday afternoon.
The road had to be closed earlier on Friday but was later reopened.
It's understood the City of Cape Town was scheduled to meet with the community on Friday, over electricity matters that include action against meter tampering.
The outcome of that engagement is unclear. But earlier, community leader Paul Phillips told Eyewitness News residents had met and agreed to continue demonstrating.
"The insulation of or the upgrade of the current meter systems at the council is unacceptable. There was no clear communication, there was no public participation," said Phillips.
The city said it established over 12,000 meters were tampered with, and it's appealing to residents struggling to pay for electricity to apply for social support or make payment arrangements.