Court orders eThekwini to restore services to residents who refuse to pay for 'free water'

The eThekwini municipality has been ordered to reconnect water for residents who don't want to pay for free water they received by mistake in the past.

The City of eThekwini was ordered to reconnect water services to households that were disconnected due to a controversial water bill adjustment plan. The plan was implemented last year in a bid to reverse water rebates which eThekwini had erroneously given to residents.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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