Citizens Against Social Injustice demands lower fuel prices

Citizens Against Social Injustice (CASI) is calling on the government to intervene over rising electricity costs, fuel prices and fuel levies.

According to CASI founder Lizanda Joshua, the organisation has received complaints from residents following recent electricity tariff increases.

Joshua said many households are struggling to absorb higher costs, with low-income consumers and pensioners among those feeling the greatest impact.

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“Low-income consumers on Tariff A have seen electricity costs increase from approximately R2.98 per kWh to R3.52 per kWh, placing an even greater burden on struggling families and pensioners.

“Families are being forced to choose between buying food, paying for transport or keeping the lights on,” said Joshua.

CASI said rising electricity costs, together with high fuel prices and fuel levies, are also affecting businesses by increasing the cost of transport, food and other essential goods.

The organisation pointed to recent calls by Isuzu Motors South Africa president Billy Tom for targeted government energy price relief to protect jobs and encourage investment.

CASI is calling on government to review electricity pricing, reduce fuel costs and consider reducing fuel levies as part of efforts to address cost-of-living pressures and support economic growth.

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The organisation said it is launching a public campaign to engage government and is inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to participate.

“We are urging government to review electricity pricing, reduce fuel prices and remove or substantially reduce fuel levies to ease the cost-of-living crisis and support economic growth,” said Zoliswa Bini from CASI.

Residents interested in joining the initiative may contact Lizanda Joshua on 079 029 8047 or Zoliswa Bini on 076 077 1292.