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Chris Yelland | Joburg may face new threat of power cuts as Eskom dispute resurfaces

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Previous threats of power interruptions in November 2024 had targeted key areas, including the Johannesburg CBD, Midrand and Cresta, raising concerns about the impact on businesses and residents. (TheGift777/ Getty Images)


Previous threats of power interruptions in November 2024 had targeted key areas, including the Johannesburg CBD, Midrand and Cresta, raising concerns about the impact on businesses and residents. (TheGift777/ Getty Images)

After months of stalled negotiations with Johannesburg and a delayed independent report intended to resolve metering and billing disagreements, Chris Yelland reports that Eskom may be on the warpath again. 

The long-standing dispute between Eskom and the City of Johannesburg over unpaid electricity bills has reignited, with Eskom threatening to resume power cuts due to non-payment of arrears.

This development comes after months of stalled negotiations and a delayed independent report intended to resolve the metering and billing disagreements.

Background of the dispute

In November 2024, Eskom issued a notice of intention to interrupt power supply to Johannesburg, citing an outstanding debt of R4.9 billion in arrears, and an additional R1.4 billion in current charges. The City of Johannesburg and its electricity distributor, City Power, contested the charges, alleging over-billing of more than R3.4 billion.

In response, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, intervened, and an agreement was reached to appoint the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to conduct an independent assessment of the disputed amounts. The report was initially expected by 25 November 2024.

Delays and renewed tensions

Despite the agreement, the SANEDI report was only submitted to the minister approximately four months later. As of now, Ramokgopa has not made the report public or shared its findings with stakeholders, including Johannesburg residents and businesses. This lack of transparency has led to frustration and uncertainty.

An informed source, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated: “City of Johannesburg has gone a full 360 degrees. We are back where we started. City Power and City of Johannesburg have not paid and are not going to pay. So, we are triggering the original action.”

Implications for Johannesburg

The potential resumption of power cuts poses significant risks for Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipality and economic hub. Previous threats of power interruptions in November 2024 had targeted key areas, including the Johannesburg CBD, Midrand and Cresta, raising concerns about the impact on businesses and residents.

Eskom maintains that City Power’s failure to pay its Eskom electricity bills hampers the utility’s ability to provide reliable power and exacerbates its financial challenges. As of September 2024, municipal debt to Eskom stood at R90 billion, with Johannesburg being a significant contributor.

Stakeholders are urging Ramokgopa to release the SANEDI report and provide clarity on the way forward. The lack of communication on the dispute has left residents and businesses in a state of uncertainty, with potential power cuts looming.

The situation underscores the need for effective intergovernmental collaboration and timely resolution of disputes to ensure uninterrupted power supply and economic stability.

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