insert_link South Africa In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […] today31 January, 2025
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: today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa AfriForum In S.A Files Urgent High Court Application Against National Energy Regulator The civil rights organisation AfriForum in South African has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria against the National Energy Regulator. The application seeks to prevent NERSA from considering municipalities' applications for electricity tariff increases from 1 July without the required cost studies. AfriForum's, Morné Mostert says cost studies outline what tariffs should be to properly deliver services and maintain networks: today10 June, 2024
