Eskom needs to generate R6.5billion Eskom revealed that it still needs NERSA to approve a 20.5% tariff increase by the end of this financial year if it was going to generate the R6.5 billion it needs to run its diesel generators. This R6.5 billion will not go towards maintenance! It will not go towards improving efficiency in its outdated systems! IT WILL BUY DIESEL! With the rising cost of fuel in South Africa, never mind the debate on fuel levies and taxes, the taxpayer is