Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has confirmed talks with the City of Joburg to deal with the close to R7.9 billion owed by Soweto.
Power blackouts have, unfortunately, become a way of life in South Africa. Eskom is working with aging infrastructure and generator breakdowns have become common place. Evidence of this, is the fact that we're in the midst of stage two blackouts. eNCA speaks to Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Courtesy
JOHANNESBURG - Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has confirmed talks with the City of Joburg to deal with the close to R7.9bn owed by Soweto.The power utility says it would welcome the City’s take over of power supply and debt in South Africa’s biggest township. Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has confirmed talks with the City of Joburg to deal with the close to R7.9-bn owed by Soweto. The power utility says it would welcome the City’s takeover of power supply and debt in South Africa’s biggest township.
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