Eskom and labour far apart on wage increases, SA braces for darker winter

24 May 2023 - 08:28 By Luyolo Mkentane

Embattled power utility Eskom revised its wage increase offer from 3.75% to 4.5% during the third and final round of wage talks at the central bargaining forum on Tuesday as it tries to hammer out a deal with unions demanding revised hikes of up to 12%...

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