Eskoms head of distribution Monde Bala reports that Eskom and the National Treasury are hoping that the number of municipalities participating in the Eskom Municipal Debt Relief Support Programme could rise to 67 from the 28 already approved at the start of October.
The deadline for applications was extended to October 31, from an initial deadline of the end of September, to allow for further voluntary applications.
Speaking at the groups results presentation, during which it was confirmed that arrear municipal debt had increased from R44-billion in 2021/22 to R58.5-billion at the end of March and had climbed to above R65-billion since, Bala said 39 additional applications were currently being assessed.
The programme, which was announce…
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