Merafong’s energy poverty crisis deepens

Source: Mail & Guardian Title: Merafong’s energy poverty crisis deepens Text: In Merafong local municipality on Gauteng’s West Rand, households are connected to the national grid but cannot afford electricity, revealing how prepaid power, m...

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tech 14 Mar 2026 04:00

Merafong’s energy poverty crisis deepens

In Merafong local municipality on Gauteng’s West Rand, households are connected to the national grid but cannot afford electricity, revealing how prepaid power, municipal debt and gaps in oversight are pushing residents into energy povert...