{"id":869783,"date":"2026-08-11T17:28:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=869783"},"modified":"2026-08-11T17:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:28:47","slug":"new-mandatory-electricity-meter-rollout-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/869783\/new-mandatory-electricity-meter-rollout-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"New mandatory electricity meter rollout in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The City of Cape Town says a mandatory meter replacement programme will take place over the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas such as Claremont, Kenilworth, and Wynberg will be undergoing the mandatory change for residential customers through December 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Cape Town reported that its teams are available across the city to assist commercial customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative will replace old credit meters with prepaid meters and upgrade some old prepaid meters at no cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a customer\u2019s turn comes, they will receive a letter or phone call to schedule an appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once arranged, customers can confirm the booking\u2019s authenticity by calling the City\u2019s Call Centre or by sending an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The installation typically takes about one hour, assuming everything goes smoothly, and residents will be informed of the following process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your area was previously upgraded with new meters, but you missed out, please call 0860 103 089 to discuss the options,\u201d said the City of Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City said that electricity costs are the same irrespective of the type of meter used. The meters do not supply electricity; they just measure usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new meters make it easier for residents to manage their electricity costs by allowing them to see their usage in real time, according to the City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImportantly, they allow qualifying residents the opportunity to switch to the affordable subsidised Lifeline Tariff, which includes Free Basic Electricity units,\u201d said Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the conversion is compulsory, customers on credit meters opting against taking up a prepaid meter have an option of applying for an AMI meter at their own cost to retain postpaid functions,\u201d said Limberg.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas benefiting from the meter replacement programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The City is scheduling appointments with residents in areas that have already been visited to address outstanding meter issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of this initiative, the conversion to the new prepaid meter is completely free of charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers must contact the contractor while they are working in the area or reach out to City teams to ensure they are included in the replacement schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To confirm inclusion on the target list, the City urges citizens to submit a completed application form for the installation of a new prepaid meter to the suitable email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City advised citizens to verify the official’s City-issued ID. The ID card must display the City logo, the staff member’s or mandated contractor’s name and surname, and include a photo of the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residential MRP programme roll-out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Claremont<\/td>July to September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Kenilworth<\/td>July to September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Wynberg<\/td>July to September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Bishops Court<\/td>October to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Constantia<\/td>October to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Plumstead<\/td>October to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Southfield<\/td>October to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Diep River<\/td>October to December 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Commercial MRP programme roll-out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stikland Industria<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Brackenfell Industria<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Triangle Farm<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Durbanville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Bellville CBD<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Oakdale<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Bo Oakdale<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Kempenville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Boston<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
O’Kenneyville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Rosenpark<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Kraaifontein Industria<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Bellville South<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sack\u2019s Circle Industria<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Welgelegen<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Hardekraaltjie<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Bloemhof<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Vredelust Bellville  <\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Belgravia Bellville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Labiance<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Eversdal<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Kenridge<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Martinville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Oude Westhof<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Tygervalley<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Loevenstein<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Tygerdal<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Brackenfell Central<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Oakglen<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Stellenberg<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Blomtuin<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Brackenfell South<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
De La Haye<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Chrismar<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Oosterzee Bellville<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ruwari<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Uitzicht<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
D’urbanvale<\/td>July to December 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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