Eskom suspends bulk power cut to 2 municipalities

Johannesburg - Eskom has suspended the planned interruption of bulk power supply to the Msukaligwa and eMalahleni local municipalities after reaching agreements for the settlements of their arrears.

Eskom said in a statement on Thursday evening that Msukaligwa Local Municipality has provided the required council resolution to support the agreement and it expects that eMalahleni Local Municipality will provide the council resolution by close of business on March 3 2017.

Eskom said it will continue to work with all municipalities to develop long term sustainable plans that ensure that municipalities stay out of the debt trap.  

"Eskom is obliged to supply electricity on a financially sustainable basis. Should the municipalities fail to honour the afore-mentioned payment agreements, Eskom reserves the right to implement the interruptions within seven days of the breach," Eskom said.

"Municipal customers are encouraged to engage with their supply authorities to get updated information on their municipalities’ arrears situation."