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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Some Democratic Alliance (DA) supporters are calling on party leaders to use the Government of National Unity (GNU)\u2019s internal structures to oppose Eskom\u2019s proposal for an electricity tariff hike.<\/p>\n

Consumers may have to dig deeper in their pockets to keep their lights on should the utility be given the go-ahead to implement a 40% tariff increase.<\/p>\n

DA members picketed at communities across the country on Wednesday, ventilating their disdain for Eskom\u2019s proposal.<\/p>\n

Despite the party having no influence in the electricity and energy ministry, some believe its proximity to the powers that be may convince Eskom to settle for a more reasonable tariff hike.<\/p>\n

DA councillor in Tshwane, David Farquharson, said the party was taking all necessary steps to ensure Eskom listened to its concerns.<\/p>\n

“Our GNU representatives are fighting it in Parliament and we are fighting it in the streets. We don’t want their increase, we can’t afford the increase.”<\/p>\n

In the last financial year, Eskom was granted a 13% tariff increase despite asking for a hike of at least 32%.<\/p>\n

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