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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) must apologise for approving electricity tariff increases.<\/p>\n

The demand was made by #NOTINMYNAME and the Mamelodi Nellmapius Eesterust Stakeholders Forum as the two organisations marched to the energy regulator’s head offices in Pretoria on Friday.<\/p>\n

A small group of around 60 protesters marched from Paul Kruger Square to Nersa in protest against the approved tariff hike of 18.65% amid the rolling blackouts.<\/p>\n

At the Nersa building, protesters met Azapo members, who had allegedly been protesting against the tariff hike since the start of the week.<\/p>\n

While #NOTINMYNAME usually protests against violent crime, load shedding has affected the country to such an extent that they have been compelled to voice their frustration and anger.<\/p>\n

“NOTINMYNAME and Mamelodi Nellmapius Eesterust Stakeholders Forum have observed and are appalled at the decision-making (or lack thereof) that has legitimised the looting scheme that is load shedding,” the memorandum to Nersa read.<\/p>\n

“As it stands, citizens are paying for a service that is interrupted at any given moment without just cause. So, it is uncouth for Nersa to grant an 18.65% tariff hike; for people to pay more for a service that they continuously receive less of.”<\/p>\n

The memorandum also spoke to the negative impact the rolling blackouts have had on the livelihoods and businesses of South Africans.<\/p>\n

“An impact that Eskom has not and will not compensate them for. Instead, South Africans are mandated to pay more for their own disservice.”<\/p>\n

The two organisations made two demands: for Nersa to stave off and\/or retract the Eskom tariff hike until such a time that an equilibrium has been established and there are reasonable grounds to authorise the increase in the cost of electricity; and an official apology to the citizens of South Africa for considering the tariff hike as a viable option.<\/p>\n

“The consequence of not adhering to the demands or opening yourselves up to a discussion with the organisation within 21 days is a complete shutdown of Nersa economic activities for as long as we deem fit.”<\/p>\n

The organisations will also be marching to the Union Buildings to hand over another memorandum.<\/p>\n

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