Eskom is threatening to leave areas in darkness due to billions in unpaid debt
Power utility Eskom has announced that it may reduce, interrupt, or cut electricity to parts of Johannesburg after the city and City Power failed to pay more than R5 billion in outstanding debt.
In a statement issued to the media, the state-owned utility said it had been working with the city for two years to resolve the arrears, but repeated missed payments have forced Eskom to consider cutting power to certain bulk supply points.
The utility warned that unless the debt is addressed, electricity supply to key areas could be affected.
"The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and/or City Power (CP) currently owes Eskom an arrear debt of R5 255 421 994. 16 billion, excluding the current account of a further R1 582 093 993.32 due on 5 June 2026," the utility said.
