Ekurhuleni mayor disappointed by electricity tariff increase
The increase was approved by Nersa.
The City of Ekurhuleni has noted with sadness the 18.65% electricity tariff increase approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.
“While this increase is less than the 32% initially requested by Eskom, already financially stretched residents of Ekurhuleni will bear the brunt of this exorbitant increase,” said Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell.
“Residents are already plagued by daily load-shedding, and the power is off between eight to 12 hours in a 24-hour cycle.
“This has increased the number of breakdowns of municipal-owned electrical equipment and created an environment conducive to criminal activities such as theft and vandalism.
“It is atrocious that residents are asked to pay a lot more only to get a lot less.
“This increase, and any further approved electricity tariff increases, is tantamount to the endorsement of poor management and incompetence at the failing power utility.
“We are vehemently opposed to this increase and any future tariff increases. I call on civil society, business, and other municipalities to oppose this increase.”
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