'PRICES ARE SHOCKING'

Ramokgopa attacks Eskom's tariff hikes amid R1bn payout

- BY LOYISO SIDIMBA

ELECTRICITY and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the cost of electricity in South Africa is “unsustainable” and is driving many homes into energy poverty.

“We are revising the electricity pricing policy to address the issue of the cost of electricity. It’s unaffordable,” Ramokgopa said in an interview with broadcaster eNCA over the weekend.

“I mean, it’s dealing a major blow to the disposable income of households.”

He said that for many families, the choice comes down to boosting their krag units.

“The choice is easy. They are going to buy a loaf of bread,” he said.

Ramokgopa agreed it is the government’s responsibility to intervene.