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The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has expressed outrage at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision to grant Eskom an above inflation double-digit electricity tariff hike.

File image of a sign outside Eskom Megawatt Park.

From April 1, cost of electricity will increase by 18.65%, despite the power utility’s escalation of rolling blackouts to stage 6 until further notice. The SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, says the increase is devastating for the poor and working class.

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The increase will allow ANC to fix load shedding in their strongest support base to keep a huge chunk of voters...at least 30% they are here to stay in one way, shape or form..probably emulating Satan bringing hell on earth 🌎

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