Metro refutes alleged Eskom debt

“The City of Ekurhuleni has noted the disturbing misrepresentation in media reports stating that the municipality owes Eskom nearly R1-billion,” said metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.

“We wish to state on record that the City of Ekurhuleni owes no monies to Eskom.

“Every single bill received from Eskom, totaling R7-billion in the 2013/2014 financial year, ending 30 June 2014, was paid on time.

Gadebe added that Ekurhuleni is in a healthy financial position and reiterated that all Eskom bills are paid on time, and in full.