Electricity Hikes
latest news & developments
Power cuts in focus as Eskom tariffs rise
The utility’s biggest consumers will use less electricity, so in theory there will be more for ordinary citizens and no load-shedding.
Power price hikes return to bite Eskom
The power utility is seeking relief after its higher electricity tariffs led to lower sales.
Eskom’s plea could mean new tariff hike
The national energy regulator says consumers will be considered when it reviews Eskom’s proposal for another electricity price hike.
Electricity tariff decision expected on Thursday
A decision on Eskom’s proposed new electricity prices will be announced on Thursday, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa has said.
Eskom urged to reduce price hikes
The ANC has put its weight behind the call for the power utility to lower its proposed tariff increases
Eskom’s soaring energy costs questioned
South Africa is waiting anxiously to hear what Eskom’s latest round of tariff hikes will be.
Why SA is burning: Power to the people still a pipe dream
Social grants haven’t kept pace with electricity hikes in South Africa — and this will be the main cause of a rise in service delivery protests.
Eskom’s hefty tariff hikes may be put on hold
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says South Africa may delay electricity tariff hikes in a move likely to hurt power utility Eskom’s funding drive.
Manufacturers say power hikes will put them out of business
Manufacturers will appeal to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for relief on its planned electricity tariff hikes