The financial crisis involving Johannesburg and Eskom is ongoing, with Eskom owed R1.5 billion plus R5.2 billion in arrears, and the Gauteng provincial government holding responsibility for the city's issues.
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The latest in this situation
- Morero and DBSA signed an infrastructure agreement, while the Gauteng government aims to regenerate the Johannesburg CBD.
- Gauteng's water issues are currently affecting the Soweto area.
- Woolworths, operating in Johannesburg city center, is currently facing challenges related to its operations and is subject to provincial law challenges from Gauteng.
- The security issues are serious, necessitating the operational support of the South African National Defence Force.
How it started
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What happened
The financial crisis involving Johannesburg and Eskom is ongoing, with Eskom owed R1.5 billion plus R5.2 billion in arrears, and the Gauteng provincial government holding responsibility for the city's issues.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gauteng oversees the operational issues of Johannesburg, with Dada Morero leading the city administration efforts.Sub-event
- Johannesburg failed to transfer provincial licensing agency fee collections.Sub-event
- In 2019, Ramaphosa established the IMTT to address issues in Alexandra township, involving Gauteng and Johannesburg governments.Sub-event
Johannesburg's Eskom debt is confirmed, with responsibility placed on the Gauteng provincial government.1 source
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The entities involved
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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Eskom
electricity utility in South Africa
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Gauteng
province in South Africa
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