City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that electricity tariffs for ratepayers would increase by 17.6%. A slightly more contained figure than that of Eskom’s increase. This comes after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved Eskom’s 18.65% electricity tariff hike for Eskom direct customers (including municipalities) this month. The hike will take effect on 1 April … Continue reading Cape Town ratepayers will see an increase of 17.6% in electricity tariffs