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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Nersa

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South Africa

GOOD Party Criticizes Eskom’s Tariff Hike

The GOOD Party says it is unfair to continue asking consumers to pay more without addressing the entire system’s inefficiencies. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says a combination of Eskom’s inability to manage its operations, Nersa’s failure to assist the power utility, and unregulated municipal surcharges, places electricity provision in South Africa fundamentally at odds with the aspirations of the developmental state:  

todayNovember 20, 2024 20

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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:  

todayNovember 15, 2024 29

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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 26

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Namibia

National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa Opposes Zuma’s Bid to Remove Prosecutor Downer from Corruption Case

The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa has submitted a notice of intention to oppose former president Jacob Zuma’s latest application to have state prosecutor Billy Downer removed from his arms deal corruption case. Zuma is due back in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today for what is meant to be a pretrial hearing in the case. However, the hearing is likely to be delayed as the former president’s legal team […]

todayAugust 29, 2024 36

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South Africa

Eskom Urges Collaborative Effort to Tackle Municipal Debt and Energy Theft

To South Africa, where Eskom has called for a collaborative approach to address the growing municipal debt and widespread energy theft. The power utility urges the government, communities, and municipalities to work together to resolve these problems and ensure financial stability. In a media briefing, Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati says these issues are major challenges for the utility, with unpaid municipal bills and illegal connections driving up costs and impacting […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 6

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South Africa

DA Calls on Electricy Regulator to Clarify Tariff Methodology Amid Electricity Affordability Crisis

In South Africa, the DA is urging the country's electricity regulator, NERSA, to clarify its electricity tariff determination methodology. This comes after NERSA admitted that tariff hikes were based on a flawed interpretation of the law, exacerbating the electricity affordability crisis. DA national spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, plans to push for a review of electricity tariffs in Parliament:  

todayAugust 27, 2024 8

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South Africa

South Africa’s Energy Regulator to Review High Court Ruling on Municipal Tariff Approvals

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa says it will review a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria that mandates municipal tariff approvals be based on cost of supply studies. This follows the court’s denial of the appeal by Nersa and the municipal association SALGA. The court’s decision requires the regulator to adjust its approach to evaluating municipal tariffs. The regulator’s spokesperson Charles Hlebela says they will examine the […]

todayAugust 21, 2024 21

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South Africa

AfriForum Applauds Gauteng High Court’s Decision to Block NERSA’s Appeal for Electricity Tariff Hikes

AfriForum has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision to block energy regulator NERSA's appeal for municipal electricity tariff hikes. The court deemed the planned increases unlawful, rejecting NERSA's application. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert emphasises the need for municipalities to submit cost-of-supply studies to justify tariff hikes. He says the court ordered that unauthorised rates be reverted pending submissions reviews:  

todayAugust 20, 2024 31

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South Africa

S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities

S.A's Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities to develop a robust electricity pricing plan. Ramokgopa has assured South Africans of his commitment to finding a solution to the rising cost of electricity. He emphasised the importance of working with Nersa to protect consumers, including the poor and marginalised, while maintaining affordability and competitiveness:  

todayJuly 30, 2024 24

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