Tshwane settles its R1.6bn Eskom bill
The City of Tshwane says it has settled its Eskom account of R1.6
billion as per the payment plan presented to the utility.
This is after the utility said it is “considering” cutting the power to the city due to alleged non-payment by the metro.
The city said it paid R185 million on Friday afternoon to settle the account.
Tshwane spokesperson Sipho Stuurman says they have been engaging Eskom on the payment plans.
“The City of Tshwane remains committed to finding a long-term solution to our financial challenges so we can ensure that we pay creditors like Eskom in full and on time.
“We therefore appeal to residents, businesses, and other clients to pay their municipal accounts on time so that we can be able to pay creditors like Eskom.”
Eskom spokesperson in Gauteng Amanda Qithi has confirmed the payment.
“The City of Tshwane has indeed settled the debt.”
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