Eskom says municipalities owe it R68bn and counting
Utility needs R12.3bn this year alone for maintenance, De Ruyter tells MPs, and warns of 'catastrophe' if repairs are delayed
07 February 2023 - 19:37
Departing Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter expects the amount of money it is owed by municipalities — now more than R68bn, including R11bn interest — will rise even further before the 2024 general election.
Requests to various government departments and municipalities for debt to be paid have been unsuccessful, De Ruyter said. Repair and maintenance of the coal-fired fleet is expected to cost R12.3bn in the 2023 financial year, he added...
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