The City of Cape Town, trade unions and a host of civil society organisations opposed Eskom’s request for an average annual increase of 16 percent over five years at Nersa’s hearings on Eskom’s tariff application.

Eskom defended itself against claims by Murray & Roberts of late payment for work done at the Medupi and Kusile power stations.

CONSTRUCTION company Group Five says the court has dismissed an application by client Legacy Group to impose penalties of R54m for not completing the Michelangelo luxury apartment building in Sandton on time.