Question NW2218 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1)With reference to Circular 124 pertaining to municipal debt relief, (a) what ratio and/or criteria did she use to write off the debt owed by local municipalities to Eskom and (b) how does she intend to distribute the allocation; (2) whether she envisages a similar bail-out for water service providers owed by local municipalities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what format of the agreement will be followed; (3) what is the current outstanding debt owed to (a) Eskom, (b) water boards and (c) water authorities by each (i) local and (ii) district municipalities; (4) what are the details of creditors to whom municipalities currently owe payments for (a) 30 and (b) 60 days above?