Cape Flats residents ‘don’t know how they will cope’ with another steep electricity tariff hike
By Ragheema Mclean In early 2023, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved a substantial 33.77% tariff increase, to be implemented over two years. The increase was front-loaded, with 2023 experiencing a 18.65% hike, while tariff rates for 2024 will rise by 12.74% come the 1st of April. Speaking to VOC News, residents on the Cape Flats have voiced their disappointment, citing the already high cost of living. […]
