South Africa’s richest city pays Eskom R5.3 billion in overdue electricity debt

• South Africa's richest city, Johannesburg, has paid Eskom R5.3 billion in overdue electricity debt.
• The payment settles a long-standing dispute between the City of Johannesburg and Eskom, with municipal arrear debt reaching R119 billion at one point.
• Eskom's withdrawal of its termination process for electricity supply to certain Johannesburg bulk supply points ensures uninterrupted service to residents and businesses.