Eskom has threatened to shut down the City of Ekurhuleni due to unpaid debt. The power utility says it's about to extend power cuts due to unpaid electricity bills. According to Eskom, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality currently owes over R2.3 billion, excluding its current account of a further R1.5 billion, which will become due on the 7th March 2025. Eskom says it has tried all avenues to accommodate the city, but it has now reached the point where it can no longer do so. Eskom is currently sitting with R90 billion in debt owed to by municipalities.  Jon Gericke spoke to Ekurhuleni city's MMC for finance Jongizizwe Dlabathi 

Eskom has threatened to shut down the City of Ekurhuleni due to unpaid debt. The power utility says it's about to extend power cuts due to unpaid electricity bills. According to Eskom, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality currently owes over R2.3 billion, excluding its current account of a further R1.5 billion, which will become due on the 7th March 2025. Eskom says it has tried all avenues to accommodate the city, but it has now reached the point where it can no longer do so. Eskom is currently sitting with R90 billion in debt owed to by municipalities.&nbsp; Jon Gericke spoke to Ekurhuleni city's MMC for finance Jongizizwe Dlabathi&nbsp;

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

 Ekurhuleni Finance MMC, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, commits to R425 million weekly payment to service R2.3 billion Eskom  debt

Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority must be protected, even while maintaining cooperation with the government. Pikoli says his approach was always based on tactical flexibility, sharing information where necessary without compromising the NPA's constitutional independence. Pikoli also recalled a meeting with several ministers where concerns were raised about prosecutions linked to apartheid-era activities. He says some feared that pursuing certain cases could trigger renewed calls to prosecute former liberation movement members for actions before 1994. Let's briefly listen to the testimony of former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli. 

Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority must be protected, even while maintaining cooperation with the government. Pikoli says his approach was always based on tactical flexibility, sharing information where necessary without compromising the NPA's constitutional independence. Pikoli also recalled a meeting with several ministers where concerns were raised about prosecutions linked to apartheid-era activities. He says some feared that pursuing certain cases could trigger renewed calls to prosecute former liberation movement members for actions before 1994. Let's briefly listen to the testimony of former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli.&nbsp;

Pikoli warns apartheid-era prosecutions could spark backlash.

Suspended SAPS Organized Crime Head Richard Shibiri says he did not get himself involved but was tasked by General Shadrack Sibiya to find out what charges Katiso KT Molefe was arrested on. Shibiri was responding to Evidence Leader Lee Seegels-Ncube's question on his invoment in the arrest of Katiso KT Molefe whilst he was on leave and off duty. 

Suspended SAPS Organized Crime Head Richard Shibiri says he did not get himself involved but was tasked by General Shadrack Sibiya to find out what charges Katiso KT Molefe was arrested on. Shibiri was responding to Evidence Leader Lee Seegels-Ncube's question on his invoment in the arrest of Katiso KT Molefe whilst he was on leave and off duty.&nbsp;

I was tasked by General Shadrack Sibiya to find out what charges Katiso KT Molefe was arrested on -  Richard Shibiri 

Member of the public Samkelosi Mlotshwa has told the Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Allegations of Corruption, Infiltration and political Intereference that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was involved in his torture after he was arrested for alleged kidnapping of Stanger businessman Zacharia Desai. 

Member of the public Samkelosi Mlotshwa has told the Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Allegations of Corruption, Infiltration and political Intereference that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was involved in his torture after he was arrested for alleged kidnapping of Stanger businessman Zacharia Desai.&nbsp;

Ekurhuleni Finance MMC, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, commits to R425 million weekly payment to service R2.3 billion Eskom debt

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