The City’s amnesty period for illegal water and electricity connections is now over, which means that transgressors will face hefty penalties. The two-month amnesty programme was implemented in August and ended on 30 September 2022. Individuals and businesses that transgress will face a fine of R200 000 and R10 million, respectively. In addition to these fines, the City will also lay criminal charges and pursue recovery of lost income.
The two-month programme was implemented with the sole purpose of assisting Tshwane residents and business owners who are guilty of the following:
- Illegally connecting to the electricity and/or water network
- Tampering with an electricity and/or water meter, resulting in the measuring of incorrect or lower consumption
- Illegally reconnecting an electricity and/or water meter after a credit control disconnection
- Paying a bribe to remove an outstanding amount on an account or paying a bribe to illegally open a new municipal account without following the official process
- Paying a bribe to have an electricity and/or water meter bypassed to record incorrect or lower consumption
The City would like to thank those who took the opportunity to apply for amnesty and consumers who pay their accounts in full and on time.
Consumers are encouraged to report illegal activities such as illegal connections to the Tshwane Metro Police Department on 012 358 7095/7096.