4.2 Eskom Eskom reported that they participate in the IDPs of all municipalities because Eskom must provide municipal electrification needs. Eskom further reported that it is finding difficult to address electrification backlogs in the former Transkei area because there is no infrastructure. Eskom said that infrastructure must be built first. With respect to other parts of the Province, Eskom said that they are assisting. Eskom further raised its concerns regarding service providers who do not submit all relevant documentation as a result they are not paid on time.