South African electricity prices increased 900% in 19 years and it is set to continue

• Electricity prices in South Africa have risen by 900% since 2007, with the government's new Electricity Pricing Policy lacking a concrete implementation framework to lower tariffs.
• The policy aims to ensure cost-reflectivity, affordability, and transparency, but provides no roadmap to achieve these objectives.
• The lack of a clear roadmap to lower tariffs comes as millions of South African households and businesses struggle with high electricity costs.