POWER OUTAGES - Petition to the COGTA Parliamentary Committee, the Gauteng MEC for COGTA, MMC for Water and Energy, the City Manager of Ekurhuleni, and the EMM HOD for Electricity and Finances

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#401

Too many power outages ! 10 hours today!!! Street lights off during night time, but on during the day!!

Esme Enslin (Germiston, 2021-01-12)

#403

Tired of poor service delivery!

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR (Germiston, 2021-01-12)

#405

We are all gatvol for the incompetence of this council to address issues that negatively affect us, the citizens and the people that pays their exorbitant salaries

Andre Smit (Delville, 2021-01-12)

#406

I am signing this petition because for the passed 3 years we have been having long outages of 4 hours or more (sometimes over 48 hours) almost every week. Cable theft seems to be an issue and infrastructure doesn’t appear to be maintained or refreshed as it should with the funds we pay. What was once the best town to live in is now becoming the worst due to the poor infrastructure and services.

Gareth Ireland (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#407

this can also happens to us

koos harmse (germiston, 2021-01-13)

#413

Ia gatvol of all the power interruptions. And lack of feedback. And the "I dont care attitude from the Council.

Pieter du Toit (Germiston , 2021-01-13)

#414

Council needs to step up our step out. If they can't manage staff and outputs

Leandra Pieterse (Germiston , 2021-01-13)

#422

I'm signing this petition because I am paying every month my electricity bill like all the other residents and we are entitle to it to have electricity. The power is more off than on and I am really sick and tired of it!!

Susan Louw (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#424

Every second day there is a electricity problem.Rediculious.

Chris Vermeulen (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#425

Gatvol for this outages

Maud Appelgryn (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#427

This is ridiculous, the power is off every other day for long periods of time damaging equipment from the on and off and ruining food because freezers defrost but we must still pay our bills on time.... for what service exactly?

Laura Christie (germiston, 2021-01-13)

#428

I have been without electricity for 16 days

Hendrik Fourie (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#430

Sick and tired of the power problems in lambton germiston.

Landi Marais (Lambton , 2021-01-13)

#431

Tired of electricity issue, have never heard of a area with more power issues than what we have, all our electronics get damaged i have had such a loss gate motor, fridge, tv, all our meat I'm done!!!

Bernadene De Nysschen (Germiston , 2021-01-13)

#434

The Mayor needs to resign, and a New Council is to be elected.

Alexis von Rahden (Germiston, 2021-01-13)

#435

We demand better power services and those affected have their accounts credited

Danielle Membe Membe (Erkhululeni, 2021-01-13)

#441

I'm signing because we have so many power outage in The area and it is damaging our stuff

Amanda Van Straaten (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#443

I am signing because in the last 3 days we had power for less than 15 hours...but yet, end of the month I pay my inflated bills without a problem

Hannelie du Plooy (Alberton, 2021-01-14)

#444

Factories need electricity that work

Please look at the maintenance of the network

Labuscahgne Sarel (Norton small farms, 2021-01-14)

#445

I am in Ward 39 and directly affected by these constant power outages and general lack of maintenance. Complaints logged by have been closed without being attended to, streetlights remain off, potholes remain open, and we as residents are expected to accept this. In last night's (13/01/2020) outage, areas like Leondale and Phumula were restored within 2 hours, yet Dinwiddie went 4 hours and then off again now. Some individual residents are going off for well over 60 hours with nothing being done. This is ridiculous.

Dhanjay Ramjass (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#446

WE ARE RATE PAYERS AN AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT MONTHY AND PAY OUR BILLS - WE EXPECT A SERVICE AND THE FUNDS PAID TOWARDS THESE SHOULD BE APPLIED FOR THE REASONS WHY WE PAY - NOT TOWARD LUXURY ITEMS AND MONDERN HOMES

isabel MUST (gemiston, 2021-01-14)

#450

I am tired of sitting in the dark!!! Continuous power outages that do not help my business.

Gunter Stocker (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#451

I'm signing because i am gatvol.

Isabel Kaltwasser (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#452

Im frustrated that we pay so much for electricity but the service is terrible. 80 percent of the time no power in germiston. Ridiculous

Jorcelin Sook (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#453

We want answers. Enough is enough

Kim Callant (Alberton North, 2021-01-14)

#454

I don't believe that the council are performing their duties in a fit and proper manner.

Anne Henderson (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#455

No power.. But we have to pay our bill.. That is not fair... We all are fed up... Stop this nonsens

Karin Roux (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#456

Continual LENGTHY power outages in the area ... Responses offered are PATHETIC. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH .. WE ARE FED UP

Ruth Clarke (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#457

We’ve had a power failure in our area for the fourth day in a row. I work from home and I’m reliant on a laptop and WiFi to earn a salary. Some houses have been without power for 5 days. This is absolutely ridiculous!!

Retha Crous (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#458

Power failures

Noel Binedell (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#459

There is always a problem with our electricity. It is frustrating not to be able to work and provide for your family because of the electricity outrages.

Julienne Du Toit (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#461

We are rate payers we deserve respect as we show respect to you by paying for the services which are not rendered in a professional way

Tsidi Khoza (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#462

I am yired of sitting without power. And then they are quick to cut us if we pay late

Angelique Geldenhuys (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#464

Sick and tired of losing food and not getting work done from home with power outages!

Remonde Dormehl (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#469

I'm signing because of the fact that these power outages happen way too often and cause damage to electronic hardware/appliances in our homes

Dian Potgieter (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#471

We have been without power for 4 days and no one seems to look into this problem and when you phone the call centre they just keep on submitting new case numbers or they just hang up

Esta Van Zyl (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#472

I am signing because I am a resident of Dinwiddie. and have suffered actual financial loss, in terms of spoiled food and appliance damaged from power cuts.

Pieter van Rensburg (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#476

I am tired of power outages and something needs to be done!

Carlie Erasmus (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#478

I am signing because these power outages are becoming a normality. We dont get compensated for our food that goes off in the freezers and fridge. We have small kids and the elderly to care about.

Ashok RAMNARAIN (GERMISTON, 2021-01-14)

#482

Sick and tired of the electricity always some problem. In our area we have had more outages than people can handle. Some people have been off for days / weeks at a time.

Sandy Watson (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#483

I'm signing because I want change.

Shanna Dudley (Johannesburg, 2021-01-14)

#484

We never have power

Danielle Dester (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#485

We have power failures weekly

Josè Farinha (Dinwiddie , 2021-01-14)

#487

Due to Covid 19, I need to be working from home, NOW I have no choice but to go into the office.

Lisa Lottering (Dinwiddie, 2021-01-14)

#490

Lucy Ndlovu

lucy ndlovu (germiston, 2021-01-14)

#492

Bmkotu

Boitumelo Kotu (Gauteng , 2021-01-14)

#493

We have too many power outages and poor response

Allan Murray (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#495

The power outage is now a daily thing.

Nikiwe Mathiso (germiston, 2021-01-14)

#496

Sick and tired of these electricity outages

Joanne Bone (Dinwiddie, 2021-01-14)

#498

We have too many power outages which is a real problem

Bernadine Jacobsz (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#499

I'm paying for services not supplied.

W TOLKEN (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#502

This has affected our household too. Its ridiculous.

Gareth Green (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#510

I am sick of sitting without electricity.

Adele Putter (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#511

I am fed up struggling with no electeicity..but they quick to disconnect if we do not pay and even if paid non allocations

Christal Gericke (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#513

We are having endless power interruptions. Our street lights are off for weeks on end. We get no feedback or assistance for Ekurhuleni.

Julie Stevens (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#517

I have to work from home, but are unable to do so with all the outages.

Desiré O'Brien (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#518

This situation cannot continue like this. I want answers or I stop paying. Neither my home oxygen nor my sleep apnea machines work during these prolonged outages and it impacts my health negatively. It is also an extra financial burden to buy lamps, candles and throw away food all the time.

Nadine Bosch (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#519

I am
Always without power in my area. I run a business from home

Gareth van den Aardweg (Lambton, 2021-01-14)

#520

Constant electricity interruptions mean children cannot attend their online classes, one who is in matric and the other at tertiary level. Appliances have been damaged and food spoilt by the constant interruptions. Taxes are paid diligently but disgraceful service delivery abounds. Turn around times get longer and longer😞😞😞

Heather Van den Aardweg (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#524

I am fed up with the ongoing power issues in Germiston.

Gail Williams (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#528

I'm signing because I am frustrated with the multiple power outages in our area, impacting our social, environmental and economic wellbeing.

Adele van der Merwe (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#532

Enough is enough! We demand the services we pay for!

Mark Digby (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#533

Sick and tired of being without power every other day. Now three days in a row.

Pamela Nel (P o Box 1300 Houghton Johannesburg, 2021-01-14)

#535

About time that our Mayor take note, of the problem we have with our electricity in Germiston. 3 days in a row for longer than 18 hours per day, sometimes not even seeing the light go on. It's a shame on our so-called leaders and Municipality , that we have to beg for power.

Elizabeth Pretorius (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#536

3 days in a row now sitting without electricity

Cindy Esterhuizen (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#537

Power outages & faults in Germiston occur every day. Trying to run business from home & cannot do so with power outages. Freezer & fridge contents have gone rotten on several occasions with no compensation. Huge security risk as alarms, electric fences & electric gates don’t work during outages.

Adele Denysschen (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#538

I'm signing because of the incompetence service of our municipal department and the lack of interest in resolving continuous power outages.

Roberta Lencioni (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#539

I'm fed up with service delivery.
From roads, refuse , traffic lights, tree trimming......
Pathetic service by an incompetent service provider

Sivie Lutchmana (Germiston , 2021-01-14)

#540

Tired of the incompetent management of the energy systems in our municipal district and ward completely unacceptable situation we are expected to pay our rates and taxes but we get no service from it

Alex Lencioni (Germston, 2021-01-14)

#542

We sit hour after hour without power and when its time to pay our bill and you R50 short they want to switch of today 10 hours already with no power

Natache Bezuidenhout (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#543

I am not happy with service delivery on electricity. It really frustrating we are loosing food and loosing working hours due to the pierr failure.

Nonhlanhla Nkwanyana (Ekurhuleni , 2021-01-14)

#551

This situation is out control and nobody but nobody seems to have a solution to rectify this

Elzabe Faber (Hazeldene, 2021-01-14)

#553

This problem needs to stop we have small kids and can't sit without power all the time
Hire Educated Electricians and fix the problems please.

Melissa Cilliers (Lambton , 2021-01-14)

#554

The long power outages are extremely frustrating and taking a toll on our kids, their food is constantly going off, we can't even buy a simple thing like milk anymore, this is not on really, we pay for these so called services and this is what we receive.

José Da Cerca (Germiston, 2021-01-14)

#555

thd power problem is big and the municipality doesn't care about any citizen living in the town of Germiston. if they don't know what they are doing then they are not allowed to be employed by the government.

Werner Bosch (Ekurhuleni , 2021-01-14)

#561

Regular power failures and irregular voltages are causing damage to electrical and electronic equipment. Food in fridge and freezer are unfit for consumption. I am unable to do my job.

G A Barry Dijkman (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#564

Power outages much more frequent and is becoming ridiculous as this is putting us at risk and costing us money to replace spoiled food.

Michelle Moolman (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#565

Electricity supply in Germiston is a disgrace

Greg Bryant (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#567

Not acceptable that we are paying for non existing service delivery

Cornelius Martinus Prinsloo (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#570

Power outages are becoming a daily occurrence and is damaging appliances and office equipment.

Jaydee Rietberger (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#576

I'm tired of all the power failures

Jolanda Saayman (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#579

Fed up with the breakdown of essential services

Hannes Eybers (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#580

Work in the area where power is always off and friends staying there power more off than on.

Corrie Pieterse (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#582

Because we pay our electricity
And it effects the security and damages our appliances
Food and meat go off and it’s costing me money to replace

Markel Schnepel (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#583

It is time to secure and develop our community. Stop corruption and crime

Lee Hattingh (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#584

Of all the power outages. It is outrageous for days on end. My electrical appliances takes a knock everytime. The food in the deep freezers go bad and in the fridge itself. My wi-fi does not work and i have no contact with anyone. REALLY this has to stop.

Martha Buddle (Germiston, 2021-01-15)

#587

Yes

Lina Coetzee (Boksburg, 2021-01-15)

#589

U am tired of all the power outages in our area!

Colleen Urbani (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#595

GERMISTON Muncipality is a shit show and a big laugh, dont know why we waisting money, i moved to this area not to long ago and i regret everyday

Ryno C LAUBSCHER (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#596

Tired of power problems that not get resolved .. no warning of no kind

Juanita Trosello (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#598

The CoE desperately needs more efficient control of maintenance, qualified electricians not contractors to do an honest job. We are having a totally ridiculous amount of power FAILURES in our area with unacceptable excuses and delays. We have had 3 days/nights of darkness in a row this week as an example. The My COE app doesn’t work and the call centre staff are not properly supervised. We need maintenance carried out routinely and efficiently and management needs to do their jobs properly. Germiston and probably Ekurhuleni is an embarrassment. The mayor needs to take control or resign.

Margaret Copeland (Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#599

I am fed up of the power outages in Germiston

Vanessa Moodley (Parkhill Gardens Germiston , 2021-01-15)

#600

A lot of power outages in our area every day

Lelanie Van der walt (Johannesburg, 2021-01-15)