Eskom has applied to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) to increase the price of electricity by 20.5%. This is far above the current inflation rate of 5.5%. According to the COCT, if Eskom’s proposed price hike is approved, households will be spending more of their income on electricity each month and municipalities across South Africa will have no choice but … Continue reading WATCH: CT Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis calls on the public to reject Eskom’s 20.5% tariff hike