Africa-Press – Eswatini. South Africans are set to face significant electricity price hikes as the energy regulator National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approves unexpected tariff increases for Electricity Supply Commission (ESKOM), IOL News reported on Monday.
But the decision follows a court review that revealed earlier calculation errors, leading to an additional R54.7 billion in allowable revenue over the next two years.
It has been reported that, the South African energy regulator recently approved tariff increases that exceed initial expectations.m and this decision will escalate electricity costs for consumers, following the review of ESKOM’s revenue and previous miscalculations.
“As part of the new tariff adjustments, Nersa has approved an additional R54.7 billion in allowable revenue for Eskom over the coming two years. This is expected to contribute to mandatory price hikes of 8.76% in April 2026 and 8.83% in April 2027,” reads the ILO report in part.
On another note, Sikhumbuzo Tsabedze, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) is highly expected to announce an electricity tariff increase this week, the increase is effective from the 1st April 2026.
But ESERA’s decision to be officially announced this week, comes after the regulator conducted ‘kutihhamula’ public consultations.
Eswatini has about 70% of the population living below the poverty line and electricity tariff increase is highly expected to worsen the situation.
