Eskom has announced the publication of a disconnection notice for bulk electricity supply to Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State due to an unpaid debt of R300 million.
The state-owned power utility said the action is per the provisions of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
“Should Eskom proceed with the disconnection, bulk electricity supply to Boshof, Seretse, Dealesville, and Hertzogville will be interrupted daily from 31 January 2025 for a set number of hours per day,” the Eskom statement read.
Eskom said the municipality currently owes them R328 711 887 for the bulk supply of electricity, excluding the current account of a further R3 682 099, which became due and payable on 20 November 2024.
According to the utility, the last payment Eskom received from the municipality was R150 000 on 5 October 2021.
“The municipality charges, collects, and receives money from its customers for the supply
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