Question NW790 to the Minister of Electricity and Energy

Ngcobo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Electricity and Energy

Considering that the municipal debt to Eskom remains a great challenge to Eskom's efforts of debt relief that has significant implications for both municipal budgets and the national fiscus, what (a) are the relevant details of municipalities that have complied with all the conditions for 12-months write-off of one-third of the municipal Eskom arrears on debt, interest and penalties and (b) urgent interventions has he and Eskom implemented to help municipalities eradicate the consumer culture of non-payment for services in municipalities that rely on Eskom for electricity supply?