Electricity Debt, Poor Service Delivery Still Haunt Fs Municipalities

Free State municipalities are still failing to keep their heads above water over electricity debt and poor service delivery.

Fifteen towns in the province, which owe Eskom about R3,8 billion, might face a dark Easter weekend if they fail to meet their payment arrangements.

During last years State of the Province Address, Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae committed to assist the collapsing municipalities, however the situation has since worsened.

The Nala, Masilonyana, Ngwathe and Moqhaka municipalities owe Eskom billions of rands dating back a decade.

Crumbling infrastructure and collapsing sewage systems continue to plague most communities.