The eThekwini Municipality suspends its electricity debt relief programme after it encounters electricity meter shortages, according to reports from IOL. The municipality’s Energy Management 80/20 credit control programme, which is intended to provide debt relief, is paused because meters required to implement the scheme are not available in sufficient quantities. The suspension is discussed in the context of concerns raised by the Audit Risk Committee, which flags operational challenges and possible financial effects for residents. The reports indicate that the meter shortage prevents the municipality from carrying out the programme as planned, leading to the decision to stop implementation until the required equipment is in place. The suspension also draws attention to the practical constraints municipalities face when administering credit control and debt relief interventions, particularly where infrastructure and supply issues affect service delivery. The outlets do not provide a specific timeline for when the programme will resume, but they describe the shortage of electricity meters as the determining factor behind the suspension.