Education department says it will abide by the ruling of the court when it comes to publishing matric results; Eskom is planning even more price hikes; coalition parties lambaste the ANC and EFF for causing chaos in Joburg; and Zuma launches yet another legal bid against the State Capture Commission.
Eskom says its proposed 20.5% increase to the price of electricity is beyond its control, as the increase is based on a requirement to increase purchases of power from independent producers and carbon taxes. The price hike faces legal challenges from businesses and some local governments. Energy regulator Nersa has rarely granted Eskom its full request. Eskom has also indicated that it plans to ask for a further 15.07% increase in 2024 and a 10% increase in 2025.
[Jacob Zuma has launched yet another legal challenge against the State Capture Commission, attacking acting chief justice Raymond Zondo’s appointment. Zuma argues that Zondo’s conduct against him – after he tried to have the commission head recuse himself – demonstrated bias against the fromer president. This includes the commission’s application to the Constitutional Court to hold Zuma in contempt, which ultimately led to his arrest.
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