The Public Interest South Africa organisation is concerned about the worsening municipal debt crisis, which is now affecting Eskom’s financial situation. Recent reports show that many municipalities are failing to meet their debt obligations. Chairperson of Public Interest SA, Tebogo Khaas, spoke to eNCA. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #eNCA #DStv403

Municipal debt to Eskom has come under the spotlight following the recent admission by the Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the power utility may not be able to recover all the monies owed. To date, municipalities owe Eskom R78 billion. According to the minister, the debt to Eskom must be urgently addressed to protect the power utility’s ability to fulfil its mandate.

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