Eskom to supply power for MAP

Maluti-a-phofung which includes Harrismith,Kestel and qwaqwa has been accountable for distribution of electricity for far too long and residents have been pleading for Eskom to take over.

Over a year now, the discussion of Eskom taking over as electricity provider in the Municipality has been a topic for residents as they have waited too long to see this happening.

Residents expressed their views on the matter, Mbali Tshabalala, explains that this will be good news for all residents who stay in this municipality. "It has been long since we've waited to hear this news. With Eskom taking over as an electricity distributor, nothing will stop me from buying electricity because I know it will never be turned on and off as the municipality does."

Eskom and Maluti-a-Phofung have agreed on signing an agreement that allows Eskom to supply electricity to the locals.The Eskom provincial spokesperson, Stephanie Jansen van Rensburg, confirmed the news that, "indeed we are concluding the agreement with MAP. The municipality has signed an agreement and it is currently being reviewed by our legal team".

By: Lucky Arries