Gautrain denies Tshwane debt, heads to court for interdict
The management of Gautrain has denied claims by the City of Tshwane that it owes the metro some R10 million in utility bills.
The municipality disconnected electricity and water at Gautrain’s Hatfield station.
Gautrain spokesperson Kesagee Nayager said the Hatfield station has a pre-paid electricity metre, and the account has a credit of about R120 000.
“We have been trying without success to contact the city to provide proof of the debt it claims it is owed. The city’s Divisional Head for Revenue Management shared a screengrab with us which reflects an account number that differs from the account number reflected on the notice to terminate services. The city has therefore illegally cut off services to the station.”
Nayager believes the amount may relate to rates and taxes.
“Given that the water and electricity accounts for the station are paid in full and are up to date, we are calling on the city to urgently reconnect the water and electricity supply to Hatfield station and to avail itself to meet so that we can obtain a full statement of account rather than a screengrab.”
Gautrain said it will be heading to court to obtain an urgent interdict against the city to restore services.
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