Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Rhulani Mathebula – Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA, about how NERSA has officially approved Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes for the 2026/27 financial year. Following a meeting on 5 March 2026, the regulator approved an average increase of 8.76% for Eskom’s direct customers, which will take effect on 1 April 2026.

<p>Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Rhulani Mathebula &ndash; Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA, about how NERSA has officially approved Eskom&rsquo;s electricity tariff hikes for the 2026/27 financial year. Following a meeting on 5 March 2026, the regulator approved an average increase of 8.76% for Eskom&rsquo;s direct customers, which will take effect on 1 April 2026.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>