Electricity tariffs

3 Results / Page 1 of 1

News

Electricity pricing overhaul promises greater transparency for consumers

As South Africa moves further away from the era of load shedding and load reduction, the focus is shifting to another pressing concern for households and businesses: the cost of keeping the lights on. Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says load reduction has already been eliminated in seven of the country’s nine provinces, well ahead of the department’s October target. He says the remaining load reduction in Gauteng and […]

todayAugust 18, 2026 25

News

Ramaphosa defends Eskom restructuring amid labour backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stood firm on plans to restructure power utility Eskom, despite mounting opposition from organised labour. Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the move, including the creation of an independent state-owned transmission entity (TSO), is aimed at attracting investment and transforming South Africa’s energy sector. The proposal, first outlined during the State of the Nation Address, has drawn sharp criticism from labour unions, including COSATU […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 90

News

Unions fear tariff hikes, job cuts amid Eskom restructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting pressure from various labour organisations following his announcement of the establishment of an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) as part of Eskom’s restructuring. During the State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa confirmed plans to create a fully independent state-owned transmission entity that will own and control the country’s electricity grid and oversee the operation of the power market. The broader unbundling strategy will see […]

todayMarch 13, 2026 87 1 3