After obtaining an urgent interdict in June stopping the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) from considering municipal tariff applications for 2024/25 and increases without cost studies, civil rights group AfriForum demanded Nersa’s compliance by Friday. However, the energy regulator did not respond.

Morné Mostert, manager of local government affairs at AfriForum, told Business Day on Sunday: “We have not received an undertaking. We will consult with our legal team on our way forward.”..

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