Breaking news: TCM also on list for power cut by Eskom
TCM is currently in debt to Eskom in the amount of R355 770 257 part of which has been outstanding and in escalation since September 2002.
LYDENBURG – Thaba Chweu Local Municipality (TCLM) is now also on the list for its bulk electricity supply to be cut by Eskom for non-payment.
Despite the fact that TCLM has assured residents that they are honouring its payment agreement with the provider, it would now seem that this is not the case.
The electricity giant published a notice stating that: “Eskom hereby notifies all parties who are likely to be materially and adversely affected by its intention of interrupt bulk electricity supply to Thaba Chweu Local Municipality on 13 March 2017 and continuing indefinitely.”
The municipality currently owes Eskom R355 770 257 – part of which has been outstanding and in escalation since September 2002.
This poses a grave concern as the high court ruled in January that Eskom may cut off power supply to municipalities as a means to recover outstanding debt.
Power cuts to this town will be implemented from Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 08:00 in the morning and 17:00 to 19:00 at night. On weekends electricity will be cut from 08:30 to 11:00 in the morning and 15:00 to 17:30 at night.
Read more in next week’s addition as to whether TCLM will be able to keep the lights on.
