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.

1. Issued by:
Eskom Corporate Affairs
Northern Cape Operating Unit
MEDIA STATEMENT
ESKOM TO PROCEED WITH PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLY TO
MAGARENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
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.
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