Johnathan Paoli
THE DA is taking the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to court over the 30% national electricity tariff hike this year, which the party has described as “extortionate”.
The case is being heard in the North Gauteng High court on Monday.
Nersa, which oversees the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipelines industries in the country, was established in 2005 by the National Energy Regulator Act.
Nersa’s main function is to issue licenses, approve tariffs, set conditions and standards, monitor compliance, resolve disputes and advise the government on energy matters. And it is also responsible for implementing the government’s policies and international best practices in support of sustainable development.
The party said it was taking Nersa to court over load shedding, demanding that the entire energy crisis be declared unconstitutional.
The DA said it wants the rolling blackouts and the tariff increase granted by the energy regulator declared
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