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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: DA slams plan to cut electricity to entire neighbourhoods
Description: The DA in Johannesburg has slammed City Power's plan to cut electricity to entire neighbourhoods unless 80% of households prove legitimate vending compliance. The DA calls the policy unconstitutional, unlawful and unfair, arguing it punishes paying customers and harms vulnerable residents. The party is demanding the City to scrap the blanket disconnection plan immediately. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku