1 min readBy Yasmine Jacobs
Tshwane prepaid meter warning: What homeowners should do — and avoid
A connectivity fault prevented eThekwini residents from buying prepaid electricity tokens through banking apps, retailers and mobile platforms, with selected customer service centres accepting cash purchases.
By Yasmine JacobsSouth Africa
Tshwane homeowners are being urged not to tamper with, move or modify prepaid electricity meters, and to verify anyone requesting access to their property. Unauthorised work can create fire and electrocution risks and may lead to disconnection, penalties or criminal charges.
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- Length
- 41 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 23, 2026
- Byline
- Yasmine Jacobs
- Source
- IOL