Eskom has offered labour groups an annual wage increase of as much as 6.5% in a fourth round of negotiations that have dragged on for months. The State-owned power utility tabled a three-year deal that include a basic salary increase of 6.5% in July, another 6.5% next year and 6% in 2028, according to a copy of the offer that was confirmed by Eskom. There are also additional increases to the housing benefit and funeral cover.