Get ready to pay more (loadshedding included)

SOUTH AFRICA – National energy regulator Nersa has given the green light for Eskom’s tariff increase. Direct customers are set to pay up to 12.74% more from next month, while municipalities will see a rise of 11.32% from 1 July 2025.

The tariff hikes are part of Eskom’s strategy to recover approved revenues and address financial challenges – but corruption remains a massive concern? Nersa’s Charles Hlebela says a meeting with stakeholders was held last week to finalise the increases.

“The decision has been taken into consideration. The comments raised by stakeholders include the impact of the approved retail tariff plan, the development of a long-term strategy to deal with cross-subsidies and consideration of different cost structures.”