The City of Cape Town has scored a major legal win in its ongoing dispute with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa Nersa a move expected to bring greater transparency and predictability to how electricity tariffs are set across the country.
In a ruling that aligns with constitutional requirements, the court declared Nersa's public participation process for 2025/26 municipal tariff applications invalid under section 1721a of the Constitution.
This decision effectively mandates Nersa to meet strict annual timelines when determining municipal electricity tariffs.