Eskom recently submitted its application to the NERSA for an increase in the standard electricity tariff of 19.9 percent and for municipalities, 27.5 percent.
According to Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe, it is done every five years. “NERSA reviews the application before they accept or reject it. They also host public hearings in various provinces nation-wide,”said Phasiwe.
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Speakers from different areas and stakeholders gave presentations. Robert Davel, from Mpumalanga Landbou/Agriculture said that the proposed tariff increase threatens the sustainability of agriculture.
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“It places food security under severe pressure.Especially considering that requested increase is five times more than the current. The agriculture sector in the province also plays a crucial role to ensure that national food security requirements are fulfilled,” said Davel.
