Claim by ANC on electricity, City of Johannesburg: Verified

Mayor Dada Morero (ANC) said Johannesburg paid off its R5.25 billion overdue debt to Eskom.

Claim by ANCJohannesburg mayor Dada Morero

Said 21 Aug 2026, joint media statement by the Department of Electricity and Energy and the City of Johannesburg

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 3 sources, 2 official

What does the evidence show?

Eskom's records show the final payment on 21 August 2026, so it dropped its plan to cut the power.

Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.

This is a significant milestone in the City's journey towards financial sustainability and responsible governance.

Dada MoreroANC

R5.25bn

overdue debt paid in full, with the final payment on 21 August 2026, Eskom said.

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