The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the 17.6% electricity tariff imposed by the City of Cape Town for the 2023/24 financial year is unlawful, and contravenes the distribution licence provided by the regulator.
This was outlined in a response to questions sent by News24 to Nersa about the ongoing dispute over the electricity tariff currently enforced by the municipality.
Earlier this year, Nersa rejected the city's application for an above-guideline electricity tariff increase of 17.6%. Nersa said the city should enforce a 15.1% electricity tariff increase on 1 July 2023.
The city has since applied to the high court to have the energy regulator's 15.1% tariff increase proposal reviewed, which Nersa is expected to oppose.