Midvaal seeks meeting with Eskom to discuss 40% proposed tariff increase

MIDVAAL - Midvaal Local Municipality has written to Eskom and Nersa to object to the proposed 40%+ tariff increase submitted by Eskom for the next three financial years. The Midvaal Mayor Peter Teixeira said in a statement the municipality has further requested an engagement with the power utility to express dissatisfaction on behalf of the people of Midvaal. Eskom has reportedly submitted a proposal to Nersa for tariff increases of 43.55% in 2026, 3.36% in 2027, and 11.07% in 2028. Teixeira said instead of implementing institutional reforms, the power utility is shifting the burden of these costs onto paying customers. He says South Africans cannot be held liable for increases that may arise due to years of mismanagement, patronage, and inefficiencies. Teixeira adds that it is unfair to ordinary citizens that they are now paying the price for this.

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