TUESDAY, 07 JULY 2020: Agreements with four local municipalities in the
Northern Cape have averted scheduled electricity supply interruptions that were
due to commence tomorrow, 08 July 2020. The Kamiesberg, Khai-Ma and
Richtersveld Local Municipalities have entered into payment agreements to
address their outstanding debts. Tsantsabane Local Municipality reached an
interim agreement with Eskom which will be revised. Eskom will closely monitor
these municipalities’ adherence to their payment agreements to prevent further
escalation of their debt to Eskom for the bulk supply of electricity.
Unfortunately, no satisfactory
payment agreement has been reached with the Magareng Local Municipality.
Therefore, electricity supply services to Magareng will be curtailed starting
Wednesday, 08 July 2020. The Municipality will have to endure daily power
restrictions until the payment breach has been remedied by the Municipality.
Electricity users in Warrenton
and Warrenvale will be affected by these interruptions and are advised to
contact their local municipality and councillors for further details on the
debt. Ultimately, the responsibility for municipal non-payment rests with
elected officials.
Eskom advises all parties who
are likely to be affected by the withholding of electricity supply services to
take all necessary precautions and treat electricity connections as if they are
live to limit damages to their equipment, operations and business.
For more information and
updates, contact the Eskom Contact Centre on 08600 37566.
ENDS