Eskom customers should expect a 9.61% electricity tariff increase on Friday after the National Energy Regulator’s approval of the increase in February.
“People will see a change from 1 April, in accordance with the NERSA decision, of their tariffs and then it would be an average increase of 9.61% more than what it was previously,” said Eskom’s general manager Hasha Tlhothlalemaje for EWN.
And in other local news, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday afternoon appointed Fannie Masemola as the new police commissioner.
According to News24, there were 5 candidates in the running for the role. The incumbent president praised Masemola for his “outstanding record of achievements in policing across South Africa” from serving as the “chairperson of the Natjoints on Covid-19” to de-escalating violence in KwaZulu-Natal in 1994.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, the 64th Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Trevor Noah will be hosting the show with live performances from BTS, Billie Eilish, Silk Sonic, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and many others. Unfortunately, Foo Fighters were removed from the list of performers as they’re still mourning the loss of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Brace yourselves: Eskom 9.61% tariff hike to kick in on Friday – EWN
Headline: Fannie Masemola named new national police commissioner – News24
Headline: Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May – News24
Headline: You have got to be kidding me: this year’s standout April Fools’ gags – The Guardian
Headline: Silk Sonic, J Balvin, Carrie Underwood & More Added as Performers to 2022 Grammy Awards – Billboard
Headline: Finishing second will be good for Chiefs – Sowetan Live
Headline: Unseeded Naomi Osaka rallies past Belinda Bencic to reach Miami final – The Guardian
Headline: Bella Hadid is making her acting debut – Nylon
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