“Soweto Residents Need to Pay The R18 Billion Owned to Eskom & Start Buying Electricity” Helen Zille

Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has called on residents of Soweto to settle the reported R18 billion debt owed to Eskom, arguing that households should take responsibility for paying for essential services such as electricity and water.

Zille has stressed the need for residents to start paying for the services they consume, saying the growing debt owed to the power utility remains a significant concern for the country’s electricity sector and municipal finances.

Her remarks have renewed debate over electricity and water payments in Soweto, where outstanding municipal and Eskom-related debts have remained contentious issues.

The DA mayoral candidate’s position appears to be part of the party’s broader push for improved financial accountability and sustainable service delivery in Johannesburg.

Zille’s comments also highlight the financial challenges facing the city, particularly the need to ensure that revenue collected from residents is sufficient to maintain infrastructure and provide reliable basic services.

However, the issue of Soweto’s electricity debt has historically attracted different views, with residents and political organisations raising concerns about affordability, billing disputes and service delivery.

Her call is likely to generate further political debate as parties outline their positions on municipal debt, electricity payments and the future of basic services in Johannesburg.

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