Eskom threatens to disconnect Zeerust for council’s debt

The troubled Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality in Zeerust, North West, faces threats of disconnection by Eskom for non-payment. The town has been unable to come to an agreement with the power utility about its outstanding debt of R98 million. Zeerust debt In a letter sent to the council last month, Eskom said if payment arrangements were not made by 2 May, then power would be “disconnected without further notice”. According to a source in the municipality, Eskom threatened to take over the financial accounts via a court order. “Eskom has not yet disconnected Zeerust due to the ongoing discussions between...

from The Citizen https://www.citizen.co.za/news/eskom-threatens-disconnect-zeerust-councils-debt/