Tshwane’s electricity tariff application ‘incomplete'
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has sent the City of Tshwane packing at its public hearing into the metro’s electricity tariff increase.
Nersa chairperson Nomfundo Maseti told the city on Thursday that its application is incomplete and does not comply with the provisions of the pricing policy.
The city has been accused of implementing unlawful electricity tariff increases without Nersa’s approval.
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Lobby group AfriForum took Tshwane to court to challenge the implementation, but the case was postponed to allow the parties to reach an agreement.
The city has however accused the regulator of grandstanding.
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Tshwane MMC for Utility Services Abel Tau maintains all the relevant documents were submitted.