Too weird that our Press was quiet again, correct me if I am wrong - are they getting paid for sweeping things under the carpet?

Or did I just miss it?

PSA: NERSA Approves 8.76% Eskom Tariff Increase from 1 April 2026

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved new electricity price increases for Eskom.

•From 1 April 2026, electricity tariffs will go up by 8.76%.

•From 1 April 2027, they will rise again by 8.83%.

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These hikes are higher than what was originally planned (5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027). The change comes after a High Court ruling in December, which required NERSA to review its earlier decision on Eskom’s pricing.

NERSA reworked the numbers using its official pricing method (called the Multi-Year Price Determination, or MYPD4) and after consulting the public, it finalized the new increases. To read more, please click on the link below

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/nersa-announces-electricity-price-hike

NERSA announces electricity price hike

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved an 8.76% electricity price hike in April this year, followed by an 8.83% increase in April 2027.

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