Eskom and regulators are back in court over a recent tariff decision. Multiple reports say Nersa has set a basis for Eskom’s additional revenue of about R54 billion, and Eskom is challenging aspects of the decision through legal review “again,” indicating an ongoing dispute between the utility and the energy regulator.
The reports state that Nersa is accused of failing to explain or properly justify the decision-making that leads to Eskom receiving additional revenue through tariffs. In particular, Nersa is said to be hiding what critics describe as the “irrationality” of the revenue determination, suggesting that the justification for the amount and the way it is calculated are disputed.
While the outlets focus on the legal challenge and the alleged lack of adequate reasoning, they do not indicate the outcome of the court process. The dispute centers on whether Nersa’s tariff-related decision is sufficiently rational and properly documented, and the case is expected to determine whether the decision can stand or requires correction.
