Public comments for Eskom’s proposed 8.83% tariff hike for 2027 open
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) says it is of utmost importance for the public to participate in public consultations, as their input will affect electricity tariff hikes.
NERSA’s Head of Department for Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, Welile Mkhize, says, “We are mandated by the PAJA, which is your Public Administrative Justice Act, to consult the public whenever decisions that will affect them – interested and affected stakeholders are to be made, so it’s very important because we do use that information in making final decisions.” Mkhize says public input may help reduce the proposed tariff hikes, as long as submissions provide evidence of how people will be affected.
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