Eskom to cut electricity to non-payers
Eskom will today start implementing power supply interruptions in several municipalities in the Northern Cape, Free State, the North West and Limpopo.
LIMPOPO – The cuts are as a result of the non-payment of bills.
In Limpopo the power utility is due to implement power interruptions in Thabazimbi, Ipelegeng, Regorogile X5 and 6 on Thursday.
The power utility at the weekend said it remains mindful of the impact of supply interruptions on consumers. “Eskom remains mindful of the impact such supply interruptions will have on electricity consumers, thus the interruption of supply to municipalities for non-payment is always implemented as a last resort.”
The power utility has suspended its planned bulk electricity supply interruptions to several towns in North West and the Free State.
Where interruptions were suspended, Eskom, through engagements and negotiations with these municipalities has reached mutually acceptable agreements, thus averting the scheduled interruptions.
“We hope that the municipalities will honour their commitments in order to ensure continuous supply of electricity. However, should they renege, we reserve the right to restart the interruptions without further notice,” said Group Executive: Customer Services, Ayanda Noah.
