The Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters, notes the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) decision announced on 28 February 2013 and wishes to acknowledge the hard work that went into the public consultations leading to the determination of the average 8% tariff increase per annum, for the control period April 2013 to March 2018.
In particular, Minister Peters welcomes the differentiated increase that cushions the poor and vulnerable sections of society, limiting the increase for those using less than 350 units per month at 5.6%, which is below the inflation rate.
Minister Peters also recognises and is encouraged the important role played by all stakeholders, ranging from individuals to organised formations, who actively participated at the public hearings conducted by NERSA across the country during the past two months.
In closing, Minister Peters proudly notes the diligence with which the NERSA determination was reached, and that the process re-affirms the independence of this very important regulator.
Enquiries:
Thandiwe Maimane, Spokesperson for the Department of Energy
Tel: 012 406 7481
E-mail: mediadesk@energy.gov.za
