The government of South Africa recognises Eskom’s critical role in the economy and remains committed to ensuring Eskom’s financial stability. On 28 October 2011 government announced that it would extend its guarantees for Eskom by R174bn to a total of R350bn in support of Eskom’s capital expansion programme.

• Government approval of extension of availability period under the gaurantee framework agreement. (962K)

• Briefing note [152KB]