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Inside the DOCRRA-NERSA Meeting: What You Need to Know

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In a high-stakes meeting with the National Energy Regulator (NERSA), the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA) called for immediate intervention to address KwaDukuza Municipality’s crumbling electricity infrastructure and soaring financial losses—now exceeding R400 million in the current financial year.

In this episode of Uncensored, we break down what was tabled, what it reveals about the state of local governance, and why civil society may be the final safeguard against complete institutional collapse.

8 May 2025 English South Africa News · News Commentary

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