Newcastle municipality and Eskom to face off in court
Newcastle Local Municipality and Eskom are set to face-off in court on Thursday, over a debt of more than R200 million.
The northern KZN town applied for an urgent court interdict, to try to stop Eskom from implementing scheduled power cuts there.
The six-hour-long interruptions were supposed to start earlier this week. Mooi-Mpofana, Ulundi, AbaQulusi and eDumbe also owe Eskom money.
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The ANC is urging them to settle any outstanding bills with the power giant and water boards.
Secretary General, Ace Magashule says they'll embark on a mass campaign to encourage people to pay for services.
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