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Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom chairperson and acting CEO Jabu Mabuza outlined the declining condition of the State utility in a joint briefing to Parliament\u2019s appropriations committee, the Public Enterprises Committee and the Select Committee on Appropriations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eskom\u2019s debt is reaching R450-billion, with no signs of letting up as borrowing increases, revenue remains flat and municipalities renege on their commitments even further, Parliament has heard. 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