A court order stops Eskom from proceeding with a “cut-off or take-over” ultimatum directed at the Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality. Both outlets report that the ruling is based on legal requirements relating to the municipality’s distribution arrangements, specifically the Distribution Agency Agreement. The court confirms that these legal requirements must be met before Eskom can pursue the threatened actions. The decision therefore prevents Eskom from enforcing the ultimatum while the agreement and related legal conditions are assessed in line with the court’s findings. The sources describe the matter as tied to compliance in the Distribution Agency Agreement for the municipality, indicating that Eskom’s proposed steps depend on adherence to the stipulated legal framework. The reporting does not add details on the underlying dispute beyond the agreement requirements and the effect of the order, nor does it include information on when further proceedings or compliance steps may occur. Overall, the court’s intervention pauses Eskom’s immediate course of action pending resolution consistent with the legal requirements identified in the ruling.