The Polokwane Local Municipality is one of many municipalities across the country whose power tariff hikes came into effect on 1 July without submitting cost assessments.
This puts undue financial pressure on Polokwane’s taxpayers and businesses which are already burdened by poor service delivery and crumbling infrastructure.
The party does not approve of the 12,72% increase for electricity.
The High Court in Pretoria ruled on Friday, 28 June, that the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to consider municipalities’ applications for power tariff hikes without the required cost assessments is unlawful and invalid.
NERSA can reconsider the Municipality’s application for the 2024/2025 financial year provided that the relevant cost assessments are submitted within 60 days.
The FF Plus will take the matter up with the Municipal Manager, Ms Thuso Nemugumoni, and the Executive Mayor, Mr John Mpe, to protect Polokwane residents against exploitation and mismanagement.
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