High risk of load shedding on Thursday as SA awaits news of tariff hikes

There is a high risk of load shedding on Thursday but it will only be implemented if "absolutely necessary", says Eskom. 

In a tweet, the power utility said it would continue to provide regular updates, but did not specify the reason for the increased risk. 

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is due to announce tariff increases for the embattled power utility on Thursday afternoon. 

If Nersa gives the debt-ridden Eskom the full price increase it has asked for, electricity prices will go up by a whopping 21% from next month.

However, Eskom has said even if Nersa gives it the full amount it asked for, it would still make a loss of R20bn for the past financial year.

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