Smart Meters Hit Resistance in Gauteng and KZN | Johannesburg News

Eskom’s push to end load shedding via smart meters is hitting major roadblocks in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where fierce community resistance—complete with meter blockades and illegal connections—is delaying the rollout of over 120,000 devices. Despite a September deadline set by the minister, progress is stalled, with Eskom’s chair admitting the situation is far tougher in these two provinces than elsewhere. While officials stress they’re aligned with the minister and getting real-time feedback from the ground, the rollout remains critically delayed as residents push back against what they see as an unwanted imposition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-09-14-firmest-resistance-to-smart-meters-in-gauteng-kzn-eskom-chair-mteto-nyati/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47a3fd7c58c808e4 Report issues to [email protected].