Eskom tariff hike sparks debate

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Several MPs have raised concerns about Eskom's proposed electricity tariff hike of up to 40 percent, which could force millions of South Africans to dig deeper into their pockets. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa assured citizens that measures will be in place to cushion the impact. Yesterday's debate in parliament also covered NERSA's decision to allow Eskom to recover R8 billion retrospectively for 2021/2022. DA MP Kevin Mileham unpacks the rationale behind the debate. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.