Finance Minister reports progress in Eskom debt relief for municipalities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced progress on Eskom debt relief plan, with 70 municipalities approved and compliance improving from 55% to 76% since March, supported by National Treasury and provincial finance teams. Addressing parliament on Wednesday Godongwana called on government departments to pay their dues to help municipalities continue services and meet payments to Eskom and water boards. “Many of our municipalities face serious governance planning and financial management challenges. […]