Checked 27 October 2026
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Eskom says it got the City's final payment on 21 August 2026. It then stopped its plan to cut the power. The late debt was R5.25 billion (R5 255 421 994) when Eskom gave notice on 17 May 2026.
Eskom. Published 21 August 2026.
Where to look: Body paragraph 1 ('Friday, 21 August 2026: Eskom has today received the final payment from the City of Johannesburg/City Power (CoJ/CP) to settle in full the accumulated overdue electricity debt of R5 255 421 994.16'); paragraph 5 (on 17 May 2026 Eskom issued notice to reduce or interrupt supply over that debt); paragraph 6 (PAJA process withdrawn)
Department of Electricity and Energy. Published 21 August 2026.
Where to look: Page 1, the paragraph beginning 'Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mr. Dada Morero, added:' ('This is a significant milestone in the City's journey towards financial sustainability and responsible governance.'). This is the ANC-led City's own release, so it shows what was claimed; the settlement itself rests on Eskom's payment record and EWN
EWN. Published 22 August 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph 1 (debt cleared); paragraph 4 (reported speech: Morero said this is a significant milestone in the city's journey towards financial sustainability); paragraph 5 (Morero quote on paying current accounts on time)
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