Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households

Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households

Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses:

November 20, 2024 3

South Africa

DA Submits 200,000 Signatures Protesting Eskom’s 40% Tariff Hike

To South Africa, where the DA's leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga, submitted over 200-thousand signatures to energy regulator NERSA in Pretoria, opposing Eskom's proposed 40-percent electricity tariff hike. Hundreds joined the DA’s protest, demanding affordable and reliable power. Msimanga called for public participation as NERSA opens hearings. He also emphasised accountability and relief amid South Africa's energy and cost-of-living crisis:

November 15, 2024 18

Namibia

ECB withholds tariff increase applications for distributors

The Electricity Control Board has withheld the applications for new tariff increases submitted by power distributors NORED and the City of Windhoek. The decision was made due to non-compliance with ECB conditions. ECB Executive for Technical Regulation, Petrus Johannes.

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