# Johannesburg Pays Eskom Bill | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-25T07:17:39+00:00
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## Resource

Johannesburg just paid a massive 4.3 billion rand to settle its overdue electricity bill with Eskom, but the debt isn’t fully cleared — over 3.8 billion rand still remains. The city was ordered to pay after missing payments since October 2023, and Eskom even threatened to cut power over a 5.2 billion rand debt. While the city has committed to paying more than 5.1 billion by August 26, Eskom warns that timely payments are still critical to avoid further disruptions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79797525f1fe9620

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