Soweto committee open to talks on electricity payment

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he wants to end the culture of non-payment of services, especially electricity.

JOHANNESBURG - The Orlando Action Committee says it's willing to negotiate with the President Cyril Ramaphosa on electricity payment.

Soweto owes Eskom over R15-billion.

READ: Eskom tariff change: Protests continue

Ramaphosa said he wants to end the culture of non-payment for services, adding that Soweto is one of the biggest culprits.

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He said this in his second annual State of the Nation Address on Thursday.

eNCA spoke to Orlando Action Committee's chairperson, Seth Mazibuko for more insight.

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