Homeowners with prepaid electricity meters face fines up to R75,000 in South Africa

• Homeowners in Tshwane face fines of up to R75,000 if their prepaid electricity meters are found to have been bypassed or tampered with.
• The Freedom Front Plus has raised concerns about residents being caught between poor service delivery and enforcement action, with some alleging they were wrongly accused of tampering and issued substantial fines.
• Residents who have been found guilty of bypassing or tampering with meters can face fines, and some have lodged criminal complaints with the South African Police Service over alleged irregularities.