Why Eskom may ask Nersa for ‘massive’ hike, what it means for consumers

Leaked draft document compiled by the utility proposes an increase of 36.15% for its direct customers and 43.55% for those supplied by municipalities

27 June 2024 - 21:25

As Nersa deliberates on submissions for municipal tariff increases for the next year, Eskom's application to the regulator has come under scrutiny as experts weighed in on the possible reasoning behind the proposed hikes and what they could mean for consumers...

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