Nersa postpones energy regulator public hearings

Nersa has postponed its public hearings on raised tariffs and price determination, pending the finalisation of its electricity pricing policy.

Court orders release of Eskom-BHP price deal

Judge Frans Kgomo has ordered state utility Eskom to release details of an undisclosed pricing deal with mining giant BHP Billiton, media reports say.

Jo'burg seeks 22% electricity tariff hike

The City of Johannesburg has applied for an average electricity tariff hike of 22% -- above the 20.38% guidelines set by the regulator.

Cosatu continues battle against electricity prices

A meeting at Nedlac in June will determine whether Cosatu members can down tools over high electricity tariffs, Cosatu said on Thursday.

'This is for people's lives -- find the money'

Activists launched their campaign for free electricity outside Eskom's Braamfontein, Johannesburg, offices on Monday.

Cosatu mulls strike over Eskom price hike

Cosatu could start a nationwide strike before October over large electricity price increases granted to utility Eskom, it said on Thursday.

Power cuts here to stay?

Power cuts may still be a reality for South Africans, despite sharp electricity price hikes, Nersa has said.

Eskom gets price hike, inflation fears rise

Nersa on Wednesday granted Eskom a nominal 24,8% tariff increase for the 2010/11 financial year, raising concerns this would fuel inflation.

Nersa grants Eskom 24,8% price rise

Nersa on Wednesday granted Eskom a 24,8% tariff increase for the 2010/11 financial year, falling short of the power firm's request for a 35% hike.

Eskom price-hike application 'a complete farce'

The current Eskom application for a 35% electricity tariff increase is a farce, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday.

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