11 Million Households Live In Energy Poverty: Analyst

Independent Energy Analyst Clyde Mallinson says 11 million households in the country live in energy poverty.

His comments follow the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's Nersa announcement that it has approved electricity tariff adjustments for Eskom for the next three years.

Consumers have to pay a 12.7 tariff increase in the 2025-2026 financial year.

The hike is significantly lower than the power utility's original request of 36.1 for the upcoming year.

Mallison says households have to choose between electricity and food.