Thapelo Molefe
Parliament has agreed to the DA’s proposal to examine Eskom’s proposed 36% rise in electricity tariffs that was given the green light by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).
DA’s spokesperson on electricity and energy, Kevin Mileham, said on Monday that the debate will focus on the NERSA decision to allow Eskom to recover an additional R8 billion next year through a “make-up tariff” known as a “regulatory clearing account,” which will allow Eskom to collect an additional R8 billion to compensate for revenue shortfalls in previous years.
This follows confirmation by the National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza that the DA debate will proceed, requesting parliament specifically to consider the legality of Eskom being allowed to add a “make-up tariff” next year to every user’s billing.
Mileham said that a parliamentary programming meeting is scheduled for later this week, and they are anticipating the actual debate
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