Eskom has confirmed R36.8-billion of irregular expenditure relating to prior years, restated outside the financial statements.
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Eskom’s profit more than doubled to R30.3-billion, but electricity sales fell 6.2% and municipal arrears passed R111-billion.
Electricity theft and unrecognised municipal revenue together exceed the utility’s entire annual profit.
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Eskom has had to defend itself against armed robbery, fuel theft, sabotage and corruption – all of which are increasing the risk of a complete power outage.
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he can’t preclude the possibility of South Africa being plunged into even worse load shedding this winter.
Sasria, has told clients it won’t pay claims for damage related to a collapse of the national electricity grid, a report said.
Redefine Properties is looking at boosting its solar power generation capacity as it seeks to reduce its reliance on South Africa’s failing state-owned electricity utility.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered army personnel to be stationed at power stations as theft and sabotage continue unabated.
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