SALGA raises concern over new tariffs

The South African Local Government Association has raised concerns over the new electricity tariffs introduced by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.  
It says the increases place a heavy burden on municipalities and consumers.  
SALGA President Bheke Stofile says the tariff structure is slowing economic growth and needs urgent attention.  
He spoke to the SABC on the sidelines of Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa’s engagement with metro municipalities in Boksburg on the East Rand of Gauteng. 
“The tariff is a big issue. In the public, we talk about municipalities owning Eskom and water boards. But here is an issue: water boards are given through NERSA, 16.7 % increase; Municipalities are given 9.1 %. Who is going to fund the difference? We need to deal with issues of tariff SETEC because they are killing the municipalities”, Stofile says.

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