Electricity crisis update

Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) is in its fourth week of electricity interruptions as imposed by Eskom. We have negotiated with PCMA to extend our service level agreement to the extent of R36 million, as required by Eskom, to be paid by PCMA. Positive feedback by PCMA in this regard was communicated to the municipality since 19 October 2017.

Unfortunately, when the municipality’s municipal manager met with the PCMA on 30 October, PCMA indicated that there are still certain legal documents to be prepared by their legal department, after which the payment can be made.

Due to the expectation of the TLM that PCMA would have made payment soon after 19 October 2017, and added pressure from stakeholders, the municipality in the meantime commenced with negotiations with two other companies.

One of the companies informed the municipality that they are indeed able to indicate by the end of the week whether they would be able to assist the municipality or not.

In the meantime, Eskom will continue to limit Thabazimbi’s electricity supply until they have received the payments.

We are aware that this is a costly inconvenience to our residents and businesses, but we need to emphasise that we are doing our utmost best to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

TLM press release: 31 October 2017