Eskom wants govt to cover its R100 billion debt

The power utility has accumulated debt that stands at around R420 billion and its expected to accumulate over R215 billion in more debt over the next 5 years. 

Recently - its CEO admitted maintenance costs that weren't budgeted for are also spiraling out of control - and have contributed to the loadshedding being experienced at the momemt. 

Eskom believes if government absorbs a chunk of its debt it could lighten the financial load.

But the utility's Dikatso Mothae says for now - it's only just a consideration.

Stage Two loadshedding is currently underway.