Tag: electricity
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Municipalities owe Eskom R78bn – and energy minister is pessimistic about recovery
South African electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa’s municipalities owe power utility Eskom R78-billion. At a recent media conference, the minister expressed doubt that Eskom would be able to recover these funds. Municipal debt has increased almost six times since 2018. Just 28 municipalities collectively accounted for R26.7-billion in March last year.…
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Q&A: What you can do if your municipality won’t pay Eskom
If your municipality defaults on its debt to Eskom, you can speak to your municipal manager and petition Nersa. You can also seek legal redress or opt-out and install alternative power.
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#SONA2023: How does it compare with Ramaphosa’s last six addresses?
Green hydrogen, fixing unreliable coal power plants, and a state of disaster to roll out emergency energy procurement – the president’s plans for the year ahead.