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Eskom begged to cut costs instead of increasing tariffs
The power utility has been lambasted at public hearings into an application for a further R22.8 billion.
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‘Nersa have tough task to decide on Eskom’s proposed hike’
Salga says with 58% of SA households deemed poor, a 16% increase would be unfavourable.
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Eskom to reapply for tariff increase
The utility says in the interim, it will explore funding options to help pay for the diesel it requires.
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Eskom tariff hike rejection welcomed
Eskom claimed it needed the money to buy diesel and to help stop load shedding.
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Eskom not ‘bluffing’ on its need for diesel
Eskom says it will now have to look for alternative ways to buy diesel and keep the lights on.
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CARTOON: Advantage, Government!
CARTOON: Advantage, Government!
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Nersa to announce decision on Eskom price hike
Businesses, organisations and ordinary citizens have strongly opposed the power price hikes.
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Molefe: We need a 9.5% increase to keep the lights on
Eskom wants to implement a total increase of 25.3% until the end of the 2017/18 financial year.
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'Eskom's tariff hike is aimed at covering vital costs'
Molefe was speaking at the hearing to discuss the tariff increase being requested by the power utility.
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Power tariff hikes: Ball now in Eskom's court
The regulator says if it approves an increase, it can only be implemented in the next financial year.
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Nersa wants proof of financial efficiency at Eskom
Nersa is part of a panel discussing South Africa’s electricity crisis in Johannesburg this afternoon.
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Cosatu to oppose Eskom's tariff increase
The utility has already requested a 25.3% increase of which about 12% has already been approved.
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Nersa grants Eskom 12,7% power price hike
The increase could put upward pressure on inflation.
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Eskom tariffs to increase in 2015
The energy regulator has given Eskom the go ahead to adjust rates above the 8% already granted.
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Gigaba stands firm on cadre deployment
Public Enterprise Minister said he would not apologise or retract his remarks on cadre deployment.
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'Municipalities impose unregulated electricity hikes'
Electricity regulator Nersa says some municipalities hike electricity prices without its approval.
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Eskom to study tariff decision
Eskom remains mum on whether it will appeal Nersa’s decision to cut its tariff hike proposal by half.
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Nersa to release verdict on Eskom price hike
Nersa will announce its decision on Eskom’s proposed 16 percent tariff hike on Thursday.
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Numsa to picket outside Nersa offices
Numsa has called on its members to join a planned night vigil and a picket outside Nersa offices.
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Numsa heads to court over Nersa protest
The union will approach the North Gauteng High Court in order to protest outside Nersa's offices.
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Eskom’s infrastructure is ‘aged’
Eskom says cutting its maintenance budget is out of the question.
