The controversial tariff hike that has been proposed by Eskom will be opposed by government in its current form.
Ramokgopa warns Eskom 's proposed tariff hikes could erode household income - says no to anything above 20%
"The poor will have to choose between buying a loaf of bread or replenishing their electricity. We do not want to get to that stage we need to resolve this," he noted.and has proposed a controversial tariff hike that includes an astronomical 36.15% increase for 2026, followed by additional hikes in 2027 and 2028.
Eskom has also sent its multi-year price determination tariff request to the National Energy Regulator SA for approval. The carbon tax will be applied to Eskom from January 1, 2026. By delaying its implementation, Ramokgopa has some leverage over Eskom, provided he gets assistance from the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana.
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