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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The City of Cape Town said it will oppose a 44% electricity tariff hike on behalf of residents at Monday\u2019s public hearings by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).<\/p>\n

The countrywide hearings kick off in the city on Monday as NERSA considers Eskom\u2019s sixth multi-year determination revenue application for 2025\/26.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, said approving the massive increase will have a knock-on effect on what ratepayers are charged.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s unaffordable, unfair, and disconnected from the financial reality that households, businesses and our economy face. The ripple effect is profound, as approximately 75% of electricity tariff income is used to buy power from Eskom for distribution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Limberg said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) data shows Cape Town has the highest proportion of residents benefiting from free basic water and electricity.<\/p>\n

The city said it has reduced the cost of electricity for indigent households over the last two years by over 40% and raised the number of units that can be bought by lifeline customers from 350 to 600 units per month.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis increase on the back of massive hikes is a major threat for the municipality, service delivery, social assistance, and residents and businesses in general.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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