Cost of energy is too high

WE fully agree with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s clear and succinct statement to a television station: the cost of electricity in South Africa is “unsustainable” and is forcing many households into energy poverty.

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He elaborated further, explaining that the government was revising electricity tariffs. “It’s unaffordable,” Ramokgopa added.

He summed up the situation by saying many poor people would rather buy bread than purchase electricity units. This is a sad reality faced by millions of South Africans every day.

When those with a regular income complain about the cost of electricity, it is evident that the situation has spiralled out of control. We will not discuss the costs involved - the bottom line is that it is expensive.