insert_link South Africa Nersa Approves Electricity Tariff Increase in South Africa In South Africa, its energy regulator, Nersa, has approved a 12.7-percent electricity tariff increase for the 2025/'26 financial year, effective from the first of April. Municipal customers will see the hike from 1 July. Further hikes of 5.36-percent in 2026/'27 and 6.19-percent in 2027/'28 have also been approved. Nersa chairperson Thembani Bukula says the regulator had to balance Eskom’s financial sustainability with affordability for consumers: todayJanuary 31, 2025 12
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Challenges Eskom’s Tariff Hike Proposal In S.A, AfriForum has opposed Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent power tariff hike at Gauteng's public consultation today. AfriForum's Morné Mostert emphasised that consumers, particularly low-income households, cannot bear the burden of Eskom's mismanagement. Mostert confirms that AfriForum has submitted a petition to further challenge the increase: todayDecember 5, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa OUTA Opposes Eskom’s Proposed 66% Electricity Price Hike The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse opposes Eskom's proposed 66-percent electricity price hike over three years, calling it unaffordable and harmful to the economy. They urge the power utility to focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency and focus on clean energy. OUTA’s Estienne Ruthnam urges the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to reject the increases to prevent further economic hardship for consumers and businesses alike: todayNovember 6, 2024 39
insert_link Africa ANC vows to fight against electricity tariff increases South Africa's African National Congress has announced its opposition to any increase in electricity tariffs. During a media briefing at the ANC's national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Economic Transformation Committee chairperson Mmamaloko Kubayi said electricity must remain affordable. todayOctober 28, 2024 19