🕯️The Department of Public Enterprises scrambles for legal advice following threats of legal action by political parties and law firms due to electricity tariff hikes. Eskom NERSA loadshedding Read the full story here⬇️
Eskom has also confirmed that the utility has received a letter of demand from Mabuza Attorneys.
“Eskom will assess the content of the letter and respond accordingly,” Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said on Tuesday.Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance says Eskom’s price hike was far above inflation and excessive adding that the increase will leave people having to choose between buying food or electricity.on Tuesday that the party is seeking an interdict with the new revised tariffs and prices set to be effective from 1 April.
Steenhuisen indicated that the DA has asked the courts to have the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision declared inconsistent with the Constitution, invalid and set aside.“[The DA is seeking relief] to have government’s response to the ongoing energy crisis declared inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid,” he said.Steenhuisen further said the DA was of the view that the government has failed in its obligational duty to provide energy to South Africans.
“As part of this application, we will also ask that the court direct government to file, within 30 days, a comprehensive plan, including short-term, medium-term and long-term steps, to avert the energy crisis.” The DA is expected to march to the African National Congress’ headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, to demonstrate against rolling power cuts and the latest electricity tariff increase.
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