The Week 5 That Was : Electricity Price

South Africans could pay more for electricity if Eskom has its way. South Africa’s average electricity price is R2.558 per kWh according to some sources. To put it into context, an energy-efficient refrigerators use about 300-400 kilowatt-hours per year. It means you would need R1 000 to have fridge switched on for a full year. A typical family will pay R200 more per year if Eskom is allowed a 20% increase in tariffs. This is on a fridge alone..