# Fourteen municipalities risk electricity supply interruptions from Eskom if they fail to conclude distribution agreements by tomorrow. The National Treasury says none of the municipalities has signed a Distribution Agency Agreement with Eskom. The municipalities owe Eskom substantial amounts, with total municipal debt reaching 119-billion-rand. The agreements would see Eskom temporarily take over electricity distribution and collect payments directly from consumers. The arrangements remain controversial, with concerns over their legality. Treasury is considering a request to extend the deadline.
Municipalities face possible Eskom power cuts