At least 36 schools in Gauteng have had their electricity disconnected due to nonpayment, while more than hundred others have been served with letters to cut them off.
Ekurhuleni metro municipality has sent notices to disconnect electricity to 138 schools, of which six have already been cut off, leaving pupils and teachers frustrated while school administrators are in a desperate search to raise funds to restore the lights.
At least 30 schools in Tshwane have had their lights cut off recently as they struggle to keep up with payments.
