Gauteng Health owes R421 million for electricity
28 August 2023
The Gauteng Health and Wellness Department owes R421 million to local councils for electricity, with R387.5 million owing to Johannesburg alone.
This information is disclosed by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature.
According to the Department, the late payments are due to the late submission of invoices/bills, and disputes over incorrect billing.
Most of the debt (R429.5 million) is for less than 90 days, but R1 655 000 is owing for 3 to 12 months, and R243 000 is owing for more than a year.