South Africa’s electricity capital owes Eskom R13.6 billion

MyBroadbandMyles Illidge · 10 October 2026 at 07:58

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the municipality, which is home to the highest concentration of coal power stations in South Africa, was Eskom's largest debtor by the end of August 2026.
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