"As we move beyond load shedding, we should not get the impression that everything is hunky dory. There are a number of systemic issues that we are looking at," Nyati said at Eskom's summer forecast briefing at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg.
"Today I want to focus on two things, the big things that keep us awake: the problem of municipal debt is a huge one, while the other big issue - is illegal connections."
Nyati said municipal debt continues to grow monthly and now threatens to spiral out of control if it isn't dealt with urgently.
He emphasised that Eskom cannot solve the municipal debt issue on its own and called on society and the municipalities themselves to help the utility solve the problem.
Nyati also admonished some municipalities and metros for lawlessness, saying they are supposed to set an example to society. "We need society and the municipalities to help us with this. It is surprising that in some instances the moneys are being collected, but they are not being paid over to Eskom."
