Consumers to cough up more to keep lights on next year

CONSUMERS can brace themselves for higher electricity prices expected to hit their pockets in April next year, as the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has given the nod to a 12.74% electricity tariff hike for Eskom. At its meeting held on December 14, Nersa approved Eskom’s average tariff increases for the 2024/25 financial year. Nersa approved…...