Govan Mbeki Petition

The Govan Mbeki Local Municipality has repeatedly failed to uphold its payment agreements with Eskom. This has resulted in Eskom periodically cutting off electricity supply to Secunda, Bethal, eMbalenhle and eMzinoni.

The Municipality’s debt to Eskom currently stands at R450 million. Mismanagement of finances such as poor revenue generation and collection by the ANC has been a major contributor.

The blackouts have not only led to investor uncertainty but have also led to a violent service delivery protest and to the frustration of residents.

We demand that the Municipality;

  • Improve its revenue generation and collection systems,
  • Pay its debt to suppliers within the required 30 day period,
  • Not use its equitable share to pay debts, and
  • Adhere to its Eskom debt repayment plans.

Residents of Govan Mbeki Municipality must not be allowed to suffer due to poor management by the ANC.