Final Decision Notice

FINAL DECISION ON THE INTERRUPTION OF BULK ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY As indicated in the notice published on 14 February 2018, Eskom has carefully considered all written representations, comments and/or submissions received on or before the closing date which, among others, detailed the negative effect the contemplated interruption is likely to have on residents and business, the fact that some customers are paying, health-related issues and many other representations. After careful consideration of all the representations and the overall impact of the escalating municipal debt, Eskom has taken a decision to proceed with the contemplated interruption and/or disconnection of bulk electricity supply to Matjhabeng Local Municipality. Eskom hereby notifies all parties who are likely to be materially and adversely affected that the contemplated interruption of bulk supply to Matjhabeng Local Municipality will commence on 23 March 2018. The contemplated interruption of electricity supply will result in temporary scheduled disconnection at the following times: Week 1: Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday 06:00-09:00 08:30-12:00 17:00-20:30 15:00-19:00 Week 2: Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday 06:00-20:00 06:00-20:00 Notwithstanding the above proposed indicative times for the interruption of electricity supply, Eskom may, upon 15 calendar days’ notice, disconnect electricity entirely and indefinitely should the electricity debt situation not improve. The following towns/municipal areas will be affected by the contemplated interruption and/ or disconnection, except those directly supplied by Eskom: Matjhabeng Local Municipality/ Customer-affected Towns/Points of Supply: • • Flamingo Park • • Lafarge • Whites • • • • Virginia • . Eskom advises all parties who are likely to be materially and adversely affected by the contemplated interruption of bulk electricity supply to Matjhabeng Local Municipality to take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of lives and to limit damages to their equipment, operations and business. Reference Number: NPPMAT0118 Issued in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (Act 3 of 2000).

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