Sales were volumes down by 6.7%.

It lessened the volumes' gross debt by R18.9 billion.

This was a 16.9% reduction and created a massive debt of R401.8 billion.

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The power utility’s debt remained non-viable and attracted a nett finance that cost R31.5 billion.

It turned the operating profit of R5.8 billion into an after-tax loss of R18.9 billion.

For the 2020/21 financial year, Eskom gained revenue of more than R204 billion.

Eskom Electricity Tariffs, CEO Andre De Ruyter, Eskom debt, South African citizens

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter says an increase in electricity tariffs should be expected. Image: Waldo Swiegers / BloombergSource: Getty Images

According to eNCA, Eskom disclosed its annual results on Tuesday, 31 August.

Source: Briefly News

Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.

She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.

She’s a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.

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