Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Energy analyst Sepo Khadima said the revised electricity pricing policy will not lower tariffs, called negotiated pricing agreements unconstitutional, and argued a flat 87 cents per kWh is the only fair rate.

He said Eskom generates power at about 32 cents per kWh, warned that high tariffs are pushing users off-grid, and said municipal debt and faulty metering are inflating bills.

The Eastern Cape Transport Department confirmed scholar transport has resumed for Tsitsikamma high-school learners after a replacement service provider was found, ending the disruption caused by a driver’s death.

Wandile Sihlobo said South Africa is likely to get an AGOA extension, possibly to 2028, which would preserve preferential access for citrus, table grapes, raisins and wine in the US market.

On World Humanitarian Day, the ICRC said more than 130 conflicts are active globally and over 1,000 humanitarian workers have died or been killed, calling for stronger protection under international humanitarian law.