OUTA Backs Eskom Call for Direct Free Basic Electricity Funding
By Odwa Mkentane The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is backing a proposal by Eskom that funding for free basic electricity should be allocated directly to the power utility, rather than to municipalities. OUTA says this would ensure that the funds benefit their intended recipients and help address challenges around non-payment. Speaking to VOC, OUTA Executive Manager Julius Kleynhans says directing the funding straight to bulk service providers could reduce […]
