Joburg DA: Eskom's proposed tariff hike places unfair burden on struggling residents

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Joburg says it's firmly against Eskom's proposal for a 40% electricity tariff hike, arguing it places an unfair burden on cash-strapped residents.

The party held a nationwide protest on Wednesday, opposing the utility's bid to increase costs for households to keep their lights on.

As of July, Joburg residents pay R200 more on power every month following City Power’s implementation of an electricity surcharge..

Speaking in Braamfontein on Wednesday, DA leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said that residents could not be left to suffer.

"We are saying enough is enough, the cost of living is already too high. Residents are not getting service delivery and we are saying we reject the 40% increase. We are saying consider the citizens of this country, consider the residents of Johannesburg. Down with this 40% increase, down with it."