Contractors who previously worked with City Power staged a protest on Wednesday outside the utility’s head office in Reuven, demanding payment of unpaid invoices totaling R1.2 billion.
The demonstration was reportedly linked to delays in settling accounts for work carried out on projects such as the Vlakfontein housing electrification initiative.
City Power clarified that it acts only as an implementing agent for certain projects, with payment responsibilities resting with the City of Johannesburg.
The utility acknowledged that delays in payments have affected contractors across various operations and maintenance projects.
These delays have been attributed to limited funding and broader financial pressures faced by the City, which have restricted the ability to cover the full operational costs of City Power.
In response, the City has earmarked R56 million for release between Wednesday and Thursday to help reduce outstanding debts. City Power also confirmed that follow-up engagements with affected contractors would take place to provide updates and address pending issues.
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