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2 hrs agoSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom has finalised a new wage agreement that grants workers a 7% annual salary increase over a three-year period starting July 2026. While one major union rejected the deal and pushed for a higher 8% raise, the agreement was still approved by unions representing more than 75% of employees, making it binding across the workforce.
What stands out most is that this increase is more than double the current inflation rate, which sits around 3–4%, effectively giving workers real wage growth in a tough economic climate. The deal also extends labour certainty for Eskom, which has struggled for years with financial instability, debt pressure, and operational challenges.
Supporters argue that stable, above-inflation increases help retain skilled workers and reward staff who have played a role in improving system performance, including the recent reduction in load-shedding. Critics, however, see it differently—pointing to Eskom’s already high wage bill and questioning whether such increases are sustainable for a state-owned entity still reliant on reforms and efficiency gains.
The agreement also reflects a broader tension in South Africa: balancing worker compensation with the affordability of essential public services. As electricity tariffs continue rising, Eskom’s wage decisions remain closely tied to the country’s wider cost-of-living debate.
In the end, this isn’t just a wage deal—it’s a snapshot of South Africa’s ongoing struggle between labour expectations, inflation pressure, and the financial realities of keeping the lights on.