Eskom Hikes Approved: Households and Municipalities Brace for Rising Electricity Costs
Category: News
South Africans are set to feel the pinch as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approves Eskom’s electricity tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year. From 1 April, households and businesses who buy directly from Eskom will face an average 8.76% rise, while municipalities purchasing power will see a 9.01% increase from 1 July. For many families already grappling with rising living costs, the new tariffs will hit wallets hard.
With the ongoing war in the Middle East and strikes on oil facilities there, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has assured South Africans that fuel supply remains stable – but fuel costs are anticipated to be higher from April, potentially affecting household budgets. In a statement, the (DMPR) advised that it has been in contact with oil companies in the Middle East in this regard and have been assured of the “stability and security” of fuel supply. It
Four suspects are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court tomorrow after a dramatic operation in Table View uncovered an illegal abalone processing operation worth more than R1 million. The suspects, aged between 35 and 45, were arrested yesterday following a joint operation led by the Hawks. Authorities say the arrests followed a tip-off about a suspected abalone drying facility operating in the area. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi says investigators
Fill up DHL Stadium for Bafana Bafana!
Category: Sports
Capetonians have been urged to get their tickets for the upcoming Bafana Bafana friendly against Panama at the end of the month at DHL Stadium. Coach Hugo Broos on Monday named a 38-member preliminary team to face Panama in two international friendly matches, with local fans in Cape Town and Durban being treated. Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium will host the two matches against the Central American country.
Motorists travelling along Chapman’s Peak Drive between Hout Bay and Noordhoek should prepare for temporary road closures during March 2026 as scheduled exploratory engineering work takes place to support ongoing safety assessments and long-term infrastructure planning. The work forms part of a continuous programme to monitor the stability of the mountain slopes and ensure the long-term safety of one of Cape Town’s most iconic coastal routes. Road Closure Dates and Times
