Lerato Mbhiza
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have rejected the upcoming electricity price hikes, scheduled for the 1st of April 2024, amid a total failure by Eskom to provide consistent electricity supply.
This comes after Eskom had applied for a 32% tariff increase for the 2023/2024 financial year and an additional 22.52% for the 2024/2025.
The hike stems from 2023 when the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved a massive tariff increase split over two years.
The EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo said this decision is a callous disregard for the harsh realities faced by millions of South Africans.
“It was in early 2023 that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved the substantial 33.77% tariff increase which was split over two years. The burden of the hike was predominantly felt last year, with an 18.65% increase, while rates for 2024 are set to surge by the
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