The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement. The City’s R1,6 million project has connected 159 households to the electricity grid, and upgrades to critical infrastructure in the area have been completed.
‘We are excited to share that the City’s R1,6 million project has successfully connected 159 households to the electricity grid, and this includes the installation of electricity poles, overhead and underground cabling and all the required distribution equipment to provide a reliable electricity supply to households.
‘Our teams have upgraded and strengthened the existing electrical network to accommodate increased demand, extended the electricity supply infrastructure and installed equipment needed for electricity distribution. In addition, each household is connected using standard connection infrastructure, including distribution boards and prepaid electricity meters. This not only regularises beneficiaries as formal City customers, but also enables them to access subsidised services, including the provision of Free Basic Electricity (FBE).
‘As a caring City, we have also prioritised safety and visibility in the area with the installation of advanced LED retrofitted streetlights in the area. These infrastructure upgrades and investments have immediately improved the quality of life for residents living in this area. Impressively, with about 1 528 connections completed by April 2026 across the metro, the City has surpassed the total connections from the previous financial year, and we are on track to surpass the 1 576 connections achieved two years ago, underscoring our commitment to doing more to power up all Capetonians.
‘The City thanks the community for their support, and we acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our teams as we move closer to connecting more homes to the electricity grid across the metro,’ said the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg.
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Published by: City of Cape Town, Media Office
