EFF will aim to make electricity more affordable: Malema
Community members of Heilbron raised their issues and concerns with Malema.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has pledged to make electricity more affordable for South Africans. During a recent election campaign in Heilbron, Free State, Malema addressed party supporters and emphasized the importance of connecting South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant databases directly with municipal systems.
This would automatically identify social grant beneficiaries as indigent, ensuring they receive affordable electricity. Community members in Heilbron shared their grievances with Malema, expressing their desire for affordable electricity. He explained that electricity should not be expensive when coal, the primary source of electricity production, is produced locally.
Malema affirmed that the party aims to prevent Eskom from making profits and reduce electricity prices. He further stated that the money allocated for water and electricity goes to the same government, thus, SASSA and local government must collaborate to achieve this goal.
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