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Electricity Tariffs

Ramokgopa unveils reforms to open up electricity network
National
/ 6 May 2025

Ramokgopa unveils reforms to open up electricity network

Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Saftu calls for a national shutdown on Wednesday to protest against high cost of living
National
/ 22 August 2022

Saftu calls for a national shutdown on Wednesday to protest against high cost of living

Rival labour federation Cosatu has also called for a national protest

By Sonri Naidoo
‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’
Business
/ 11 August 2022

‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’

The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process

By Sarah Smit
Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter
Business
/ 26 August 2021

Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter

Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power utility, balancing its debt and how to make the best bully beef toast

By Athandiwe Saba
Eskom makes proposals to protect the poor from power price hikes
Business
/ 17 February 2021

Eskom makes proposals to protect the poor from power price hikes

On Tuesday energy regulator Nersa announced that it would allow the ailing power utility to recover an additional R10-billion through tariffs.

By Sarah Smit
Eskom electricity hikes won’t shock SA’s battered economy — De Ruyter
Business
/ 16 February 2021

Eskom electricity hikes won’t shock SA’s battered economy — De Ruyter

During a podcast discussion, the ailing power utility’s chief executive said there would be efforts to avoid further hurting distressed businesses

By Sarah Smit
Newcastle residents forego electricity as bills rise
Article
/ 30 September 2019

Newcastle residents forego electricity as bills rise

Officials’ explanations make no sense to residents, who mourn the town’s formerly welcoming atmosphere

By Amanda Khoza News24
Eskom now too costly for most
Article
/ 26 May 2017

Eskom now too costly for most

Local government faces an electricity crisis as theft, unpaid bills and switching to renewable energy piles on pressure

By Phillip De Wet
Nersa approves 9.4% electricity price hike
Article
/ 1 March 2016

Nersa approves 9.4% electricity price hike

South Africa’s energy regulator has given Eskom the go-ahead to hike electricity prices by 9.4% for 2016-17.

By Wim Pretorius
Eskom’s application for price hike denied
Article
/ 29 June 2015

Eskom’s application for price hike denied

The energy regulator has rejected Eskom’s application to raise its electricity prices further this year.

By Paul Burkhardt
Cosatu and DA reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price hike
Article
/ 22 June 2015

Cosatu and DA reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price hike

Both agree that South Africans simply cannot afford the proposed 25.3% increase, which would have a terrible impact on the economy and job creation.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Triple whammy: Power, petrol and rand to hit consumers
Article
/ 1 April 2015

Triple whammy: Power, petrol and rand to hit consumers

According to the department of energy "there is no need to panic at this stage" as petrol is still cheaper than a year ago.

By Thuletho Zwane
Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%
Article
/ 31 July 2014

Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%

The National Energy Regulator has agreed to Eskom recouping costs of R7.8bn from its previous price period, exacerbating upcoming rate increases.

By Lynley Donnelly
SA should straighten up and fly right, says the OECD
Article
/ 8 March 2013

SA should straighten up and fly right, says the OECD

Income inequality has not been reduced in South Africa since the end of apartheid.

By Faeeza Ballim
Nersa gives Eskom annual 8% tariff increase
Article
/ 28 February 2013

Nersa gives Eskom annual 8% tariff increase

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has announced that it rejected Eskom’s proposed 16% annual tariff hike for electricity.

By Sapa
Call for industrial sector to save energy
Article
/ 22 February 2013

Call for industrial sector to save energy

A 5% reduction would equate to 6 000 gigawatt hours a year and would cost less than new power plants.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom electricity hikes inevitable, says union
Article
/ 5 February 2013

Eskom electricity hikes inevitable, says union

South Africans will have no choice but to accept Eskom’s five-year tariff hike, says trade union Solidarity.

By Sapa
Tariffs instead of taxes, says Eskom
Article
/ 15 January 2013

Tariffs instead of taxes, says Eskom

Economic models show it is better and fairer for tariffs – not taxes – to pay for electricity, the National Energy Regulator of SA has heard.

By Sapa
Break up Eskom, for all our sakes
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Break up Eskom, for all our sakes

The underlying foundation of the country’s economy is that electricity has been cheap, readily available and abundant, writes Dirk de Vos.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 March 2012

Eskom power price hikes deferred, rather than denied

The lower-than-expected electricity price hike will have to be paid eventually but in the meantime Eskom begs consumers not to use more power.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 9 March 2012

Nersa slashes Eskom’s power tariff to 16%

Nersa has cut the increase in electricity tariffs for Eskom to 16% for the 2012/2013 financial year from the previously approved hike of 25.9%.

By Agnieszka Flak
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Article
/ 24 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 August 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Jo’burg seeks 22% electricity tariff hike
Article
/ 10 June 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu continues battle against electricity prices
Article
/ 27 May 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 March 2010

‘This is for people’s lives — find the money’

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

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 March 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
Power cuts here to stay?
Article
/ 1 March 2010

Power cuts here to stay?

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

By Karabo Keepile
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Article
/ 26 February 2010

Nersa tackles tariff gap

Some relief for poor and low-usage households as regulator hikes prices, writes <i>Lynley Donnelly</i>.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 24 February 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 February 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 January 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
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