Things have improved in soweto in the past 10 years. however, even in areas where electricity is available, as of 2002 it typically costs up to ten times more per kilowatt-hour for electricity in soweto than for electricity to nearby industries, and over 30% more than in the nearby white suburban areas. a possible reason for this is that

A possible reason for this is that there's a lack of environmental justice

Explanation:

"Environmental justice is an important part of the struggle to improve and maintain a clean and healthful environment, especially for those who have traditionally lived, worked and played closest to the sources of pollution."

Reference: Skelton, Renee, and Vernice Miller. “The Environmental Justice Movement.” NRDC, 1 Nov. 2017,