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Cape Town’s draft budget aims to address climate change and public welfare, but critics warn of rising costs for residents.
While Cape Town's draft budget for the 2025 financial year aims to invest in community improvements, residents express significant concerns over the introduction of fixed charges that could impact their finances.
Eskom launches campaign to boost solar compliance with no fees for residential customers.
Absa's economic team warns that the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate cutting cycle may be coming to an end following the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7. 50%. Despite lower inflation forecasts, concerns about global trade tensions and domestic uncertainty are likely to prevent further cuts in the near term
Ratepayers express concerns over NERSA's approval of a 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers, highlighting the financial strain on low-income households and the need for a sustainable energy strategy
South African consumers are set to face a significant electricity tariff hike from April 1, following the National Energy Regulator's approval of new Eskom rates.
As NERSA approves significant electricity tariff increases for Eskom direct customers and municipalities, find out what this means for your pocket and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape.
Transnet Pipelines receives approval for a 7. 83% tariff increase to combat escalating theft and enhance security measures, while facing financial challenges and asset value fluctuations. NERSA's decision enables R7. 84 billion in allowable revenue for 2025/26, supporting critical infrastructure protection.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is pushing for increased oversight of the coal sector following recent Eskom tariff increases. With coal contracts operating in a regulatory 'blind spot' and many long-term agreements approaching expiry, Nersa officials warn of potential impacts on electricity costs for consumers
Nersa’s decision could impact Eskom’s ability to achieve its objectives, and we may well see steeper increases in the years to come as the company looks to recoup the funds it require
THE legal battle over the implementation of a new electricity tariff structure in the Mogale City Local Municipality in the West Rand is not over, with AfriForum, which filed an application for leave to appeal the Gauteng High Court Pretoria’s ruling in which it approved the new structure.
Eskom remains at the heart of SA’s economic and fiscal challenges, as ongoing operational inefficiencies, financial instability, and structural vulnerabilities continue to pose significant risks.
“Nersa should have listened to the people’s plight and done a 5% blanket increase per financial year, which would have made it much easier for citizens. ”
Energy watch dogs and consumers fear they may have to scrape the bottom of the barrel to make ends meet and to keep the lights on.
The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has approved a controversial 12. 7% electricity tariff increase for 2025/26, despite widespread public opposition. While significantly lower than Eskom's requested 37% hike, community leaders warn this increase will severely impact already struggling households.
As Eskom reinstates load shedding, South Africans voice their anger over rising electricity prices and political accountability.
The DA warns that Eskom's Stage 3 load shedding, announced just before the President's State of the Nation Address, will have dire consequences for South Africans facing escalating energy tariffs.
While repairs on units that broke down have started, the breakdowns may require extended repair times, which means load shedding could move to Stage 4 over the weekend
The increase is set to come into effect on April 1, 2025.
Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) CEO, Jaco Human, said Eskom’s escalating electricity tariffs were accelerating the shift towards self-generation.
The approval of the tariff increase comes at a pivotal moment when Eskom is still grappling with extensive infrastructure issues, maintenance delays, and the ever-looming threat of load shedding.
Nersa is expected to make Eskom tariff application soon.
The ratepayers, under the umbrella body of the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (Docrra) said the area was dealing with an unprecedented electricity crisis since early in December 2024.
Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa warns that rising electricity costs could lead to unrest and undermine the government, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to support vulnerable communities.
The two debatable sections of the Electricity Act will be implemented at a later date to be announced by the president through a proclamation in the government gazette.