ESKOM is concerned over Tshwane and Ekurhuleni electricity debt.
The power utility raised concerns about the rising debt by the City of Tshwane and the City of Ekurhuleni for bulk electricity supply.
Eskom said the escalating electricity debt owed by the municipalities in Gauteng poses a significant challenge to them.
The struggling power utility said the accumulating debt not only strains Eskom's financial stability but also threatens the reliability of electricity supply across the province.
“The impact on Eskom’s financial stability is exacerbated by the City of Tshwane’s accumulation of unpaid bills and Ekurhuleni Municipality’s late payments, and it affects the residents and businesses that rely on a stable power supply.
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“If left unaddressed, the situation could lead to service interruptions, hindering economic activities,” said the power utility.
Eskom said despite continuous efforts to address inconsistent and late payments, they noted that the debt, particularly that of Tshwane, continues to grow.
The power utility said the growing debt hampers Eskom's ability to invest in essential infrastructure, maintenance, and the development of sustainable energy solutions.
“Ekurhuleni continues to settle its account late even after the payment terms were extended to 30 days. It currently has arrears of R146 million.
“All municipalities are urged to prioritise settling current accounts and outstanding electricity payments to Eskom,” said the power utility.
