Acknowledging the protest action in Tembisa on July 21, in relation to the introduction of a fixed electricity tariff charge for the 2025/26 financial year, Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has resolved to suspend the implementation of the fixed electricity tariff charge of R126, including value-added tax (VAT), with immediate effect across the municipality. He says this decision is subject to urgent endorsement by the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipal council and will facilitate further structured public consultations.
