COST OF POWER: Flawed electricity pricing policy and tariff regulation are deepening SA’s municipal electricity crisis

South Africa is facing a significant municipal electricity crisis exacerbated by flawed pricing policies and inadequate tariff regulation. The current system has led to increased costs for consumers and municipalities, straining budgets and service delivery. Key actors in this situation include local governments struggling to manage rising electricity prices and the national energy provider, Eskom, which is under pressure to stabilize supply. This crisis has implications for economic growth and public trust in local governance.