By Kouthar Sambo Analysts warned of a looming power deficit following reports stating power cuts could make a return in January (2025). Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, energy analyst, Redge Nkosi, said the prediction is fairly realistic. "We have seen power shedding in some regions such as northern Kwazulu Natal and one wonders what that situation is even though it's not announced as load shedding, it indeed is load […]
Customers who fail to upgrade their electricity meters today will be left in the dark tomorrow. Today is Eskom’s deadline to upgrade all prepaid meters across the country. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has already warned that those who miss the deadline will have to pay R12 000 to replace their meter. Meanwhile, Eskom says prepaid customers with active electricity meters but have not been buying electricity must buy new […]
By Kouth Sambo The City has criticized Eskom's financial data and unfair burden on consumers following Eskom's 44% tariff hike application. The local government has urged the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject the tariff hike application, citing inefficiencies and increased profit motives. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, an energy analyst, Redge Nkosi, further noted the City's noise on the tariff hike as rather inconsistent since […]
The Green Connection, a non-profit organisation has claimed Eskom must recognize how the anticipated rate increases will affect most families. The Green Connection has expressed deep concern about Eskom's proposed tariff hike stating that an increase so high will cripple those already struggling financially. The power utility has filed to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% increase in electricity costs next year. The Green Connection representative […]
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) launched its public hearings yesterday in Cape Town regarding Eskom's proposed electricity tariff hike. Eskom is seeking a 36% increase for direct customers starting April 2025, followed by 12% in 2026/27 and 9% in 2027/28. The hearings, marked by public frustration and objections, will continue across all provinces, concluding on December 4. Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, criticized […]
By Kouthar Sambo The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) vehemently opposes the 36% electricity tariff increase proposed by Eskom. This come after the power utility applied for an increase in electricity prices to the National Energy Regulator of SA (NERSA). The union has labeled the move as a "cruel onslaught on the working class." Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Tuesday, GIWUSA’s Provincial Secretary Abeeda Adams […]
By Rachel Mohamed It seems like load shedding is a thing of the past as the lights remain on in the country. However, this comes at a heavy cost to consumers, raising questions about how the state-owned enterprise has fulfilled its duty. A recent amaBhungane report has shown that Eskom has accomplished this due to lower demand and increasing coal supply. Speaking on the News Beat show on Tuesday, Susan […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The proposed price increase by Eskom will be decided upon by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on December 20. The ailing power utility applied to NERSA for a R446 billion tariff hike for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. This is a 36% increase in rate. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, NERSA spokesperson Charles Hlebela said the public has a month to submit their […]
By Kouthar Sambo Eskom assured it would continue to provide reliable electricity services while improving its financial sustainability through a migration to cost-reflective prices. However, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published the power utility’s controversial multi-year revenue application up until 2028. This comes as Eskom’s application to NERSA proposes a 36.15% hike during its 2026 financial year, 11.81% in 2027, and 9.10% in 2028. According to […]
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