The tariff increase was necessary to maintain revenue as well as to cover operating costs and the financial stability of Eskom.
Power parastatal Eskom has asked the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) for a total 16% tariff increase over the next five years.
Government has invited Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to register "expressions of interest" in the development of two new peaking energy generation projects to meet growing energy demands in the country.

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