Electricity and distribution losses: Distribution losses amounting to thirty seven million Rand (R37 million) was incurred on electricity compared to two hundred and seventy five million Rand (R275 million) purchased from Eskom. This loss calculates to twelve (12) percent. The reasons for these losses were electricity theft and tampering and faulty meters. Distribution losses amounting to thirty two million Rand (R32 million) was incurred on water compared to one hundred and thirty million Rand (R130 million) purchased from Midvaal Water Company. This loss calculates to twenty five (25) percent. The reasons for these losses were aging infrastructure, burst pipes and faulty meters.