Johannesburg clears its full outstanding electricity debt to Eskom, paying in full R5.25 billion in arrears and closing the overdue-dispute that had threatened the stability of the city’s power supply.
The payment resolves the specific arrears matter between the City of Johannesburg and Eskom and prevents further escalation tied to the outstanding amount. The reported outcome is that the city’s risk to electricity availability is averted as the dispute ends.
The source frames the development as a direct settlement that removes a payment default. With only one outlet provided here, there are no differing angles or additional details such as timelines, payment conditions, or any separate claims about how the arrears accumulated.
