South Africa

The DA has secured a Parliamentary debate on Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike

today19 August, 2024

Background

In S.A, the DA has secured a Parliamentary debate on Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike. National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza confirmed the debate, which will scrutinise the legality of Eskom’s make-up tariff to recover an extra eight-billion-rand next year. DA’s Kevin Mileham emphasised the party’s commitment to fighting the tariff increases, warning of severe financial burdens on struggling South Africans:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen