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Government weighs plan to increase free basic electricity to 200khw

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The director of energy and electricity Subesh Pillay says the department is currently in discussions with Treasury and Cogta to increase free monthly basic electricity for indigent households from 50khw to 200khw.

30 Mar English South Africa News

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