Major Power Cuts Coming to Several Municipalities in South Africa

Major power cuts coming to several municipalities in South Africa

Eskom has warned that 14 municipalities could face load-shedding-style power cuts after failing to pay their electricity bills. The power utility has started a public consultation process on its plan to reduce electricity supply to these municipalities as their debt continues to grow. Speaking to 702, Eskom’s acting group executive for distribution, Agnes Mlambo, said the interruptions would not be a complete shutdown. “It is very important to e…

Eskom threatens to bring back rolling blackouts across multiple municipalities

South Africa has mostly left load shedding behind, but now Eskom has threatened to bring back rolling blackouts for fourteen municipalities falling behind on their electric bills. 702‘s Mandy Weiner spoke to Eskom’s acting group executive for distribution, Agnes Mlambo, about the impending “interruptions” headed for residents. Load shedding is so two years ago “We obviously have to look into the submissions that have been made and the severity o…

Eskom warns of possible power cuts in 14 municipalities amid R110bn debt crisis

State power utility Eskom has warned that it may interrupt electricity supply to several municipalities across South Africa that have failed to settle their electricity accounts. Eskom has initiated a formal consultation process that could lead to electricity being cut in 14 municipalities that have accumulated large unpaid debts. The utility said the decision comes as it tries to recover billions of rand owed by local governments. The power u…

Debt-laden South African municipalities may turn to solar-plus-battery backup solutions

Eskom says it is issuing notices against around 14 municipalities in South Africa over outstanding municipal debts. The company warns that if the municipalities do not take corrective action, it will take credit control measures that may include interrupting electricity supply at predetermined times.South African electricity utility Eskom is running a public consultation on its plan to interrupt electricity supply to around 14 municipalities due…