Question NW3483 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
24 November 2023 - NW3483
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What is the (a) collection rate of Eskom from (i) municipalities and (ii) direct consumers, (b) total number of prepaid electricity meters that Eskom has and (c) value of non-technical losses?
Reply:
According to Information Received from Eskom:
1. As at end September 2023 – the payment collection levels on 12 months moving average basis are as follows:
(a)(i) Municipalities = 87.3 %
(ii) All other customers combined = 99.9%
(b) The number of prepaid user customers as of September 2023 on Eskom’s Customer Care & Billing system is 6 803 462.
(c) The 2022-23FY non-technical losses are 13 396GWh and are equivalent to R5 607 441 692.
Remarks: Approved / Not Approved
Adv. Melanchton Makobe PJ Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister
Date: Date: