As electricity tariffs rise across South Africa, households, workers, and small businesses face mounting financial pressure. In this episode, Bobby Peek of GroundWork unpacks how higher energy costs are linked to hunger, inequality, and economic vulnerability.

We explore the impact of Nersa’s recent tariff approval, the connection between energy pricing and climate justice, and why a public-interest centred approach is crucial to protect low-income and vulnerable communities.

<p data-start="220" data-end="482">As electricity tariffs rise across South Africa, households, workers, and small businesses face mounting financial pressure. In this episode, Bobby Peek of GroundWork unpacks how higher energy costs are linked to hunger, inequality, and economic vulnerability.</p>
<p data-start="484" data-end="703" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">We explore the impact of Nersa&rsquo;s recent tariff approval, the connection between energy pricing and climate justice, and why a public-interest centred approach is crucial to protect low-income and vulnerable communities.</p>