By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Cape Flats residents are irate as the soaring cost of electricity continues to put pressure on consumers already burdened by the high cost of living. Residents have expressed grave concern around the proposed 44% increase in electricity tariffs. Speaking to VOC News, consumers said the increase should not even be considered due to tough economic conditions. “Our people are already struggling, how is it even possible […]
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it rejects the electricity tariff increase granted to Eskom, by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) last week. DA leader, John Steenhuisen says they will be applying for an interdict in the high court to stop the implementation of this latest 18.65 % tariff increase. He says government has neglected South Africans and this can’t be allowed. It would seem the battle lines have drawn. […]
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