Ekurhuleni refutes alleged R10.8-bn Eskom debt

Municipalities’ debt to Eskom is said to have trebled to R10.8-billion in nine months and is threatening to spiral out of control.

This is according to Cooperative Governance minister Pravin Gordhan.

Metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe says Ekurhuleni has noted the disturbing misrepresentation in the media reports, stating that the municipality owes Eskom nearly R1-bn.

“We wish to state on record that the Ekurhuleni owes no monies to Eskom. Every single bill received from Eskom, totaling to R7-bn in the 2013/14 financial year, ending on June 30, 2014, was paid in time,” affirmed Gadebe.

Gadebe says Ekurhuleni has a healthy financial position and reiterates that all Eskom bills are paid on time, and in full. – @TumeloBoksburg