Consumers are in for more power price hikes. Electricity tariffs will increase by more than 15 percent from 1 April for users that buy power directly from Eskom. Municipalities will experience an increase in July.

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17 February 2021

By Smile Staff Reporter

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Consumers are in for more power price hikes. Electricity tariffs will increase by more than 15 percent from 1 April for users that buy power directly from Eskom. Municipalities will experience an increase in July.

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