Multiple reports say the City of Ekurhuleni is accused of manipulating data used to support electricity pricing increases. The allegations centre on whether information submitted to South Africa’s electricity regulator, Nersa, was altered or presented in a way that would justify higher charges. According to the cited claims, Nersa is said to have approved the pricing without sufficiently verifying the underlying data.
The reports indicate that scrutiny focuses on the regulatory process and the reliability of the information used to set or allow electricity price changes. They also point to the regulator’s role in assessing submissions and deciding whether additional checks are required.
Neither source provides detailed evidence or quantified figures in the material provided, but both outline the same core accusation: data is allegedly manipulated to inflate electricity prices, and the approval process is alleged to have proceeded without adequate verification. The situation raises questions about governance, transparency, and regulatory oversight in electricity pricing decisions.
