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JOHANNESBURG – Eskom says it is working tirelessly to address your issues.
Cable theft, meter tampering, and municipal debt remain some of the biggest problems.
The power company also warned that load reduction is here to stay.
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This is because some of the units have not been maintained for years.
“I think we will see the first radical change in April next year. But the risk will improve until the winter period next year, “Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer said.
“Until then, however, the chances of a loss of load still exist. I would like to emphasize this point, that’s where we are and until we have the opportunity to do proper liability maintenance and a mid-life remodel. We believe we are in a much better position. “
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Eskom is working with the courts to seize the assets of municipalities that are in the red.
The municipal debt is now more than R31 billion.
“It is very important that all consumers in South Africa pay for the electricity they consume,” said Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter.
“The municipal debt still represents a huge challenge. It leaves us no choice but to take strong action to stop the further accumulation of debt and previous debts.”
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Eskom will publish its finances next week with losses running into the billions.
While the problems are many for Eskom, it says its top priority is having a viable and stable network.
* Heidi Giokos from eNCA has more. Check out the video above.
