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

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:

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DA’s Gauteng Leader Challenges Premier Panyaza Lesufi to Public Debate on Water Crisis

To South Africa now, the DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga is challenging premier Panyaza Lesufi to a public debate on the water crisis in the province. The provincial government has implemented level-one water restrictions until March next year to conserve water. Gauteng loses over 40-percent of clean water due to illegal connections and leakages. Msimanga says at the heart of the water crisis, is the failure of the provincial government […]

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