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(1) What are the reasons that Eskom continues to sell electricity directly to residents in some areas such as Vosloorus, while in other areas such as Tembisa, within the same municipality, it is sold through the municipality, despite Eskom'

Parliament of South AfricaRef: NW6513

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a National Assembly question to the Minister of Electricity and Energy (NW6513) about why Eskom sells electricity directly to residents in Vosloorus but not in Tembisa. It states that distribution licensing boundaries set by NERSA determine whether Eskom or the municipality distributes and sells electricity, and that Vosloorus is Eskom’s licensed area while Tembisa is within the municipality’s licensed area. It explains that licensing boundaries and existing supply agreements, not Eskom discretion, govern who can distribute/sell electricity, and that licence amendments require NERSA approval with opportunities for comment from affected parties.

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electricity distribution reform agreementOngoing

Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) to improve municipal electricity distribution efficiencies

The Department has put in place Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) to improve efficiencies in municipalities while retaining the municipality’s responsibility, through a structured partnership between Eskom and municipalities to improve revenue collection, operational reliability, retail services and institutional capacity for local distribution assets.

Who it is for
municipalities and their electricity distribution sector (and, by implication, households and businesses needing reliable electricity access)
How to act on it
Use/benefit through the municipality’s participation in the Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) between Eskom and municipalities; the document does not describe an application or enrolment route for members of the public.
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As part of the broader reforms in the electricity sector the Department has put in place the Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) to improve efficiencies in municipalities whilst retaining the municipality's responsibility.

Facts

Places

Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Reference

NW6513

Parties

Tembisa is within the municipality

Key Takeaways

  • venue: Vosloorus
  • venue: Tembisa
  • licence: NERSA distribution licences
  • parties: Eskom, City of Ekurhuleni Municipality
  • issue: who distributes/sells electricity
  • process: licence boundaries determine supply responsibilities
  • process: licence amendments require NERSA approval
  • date: 02 January 2026
  • reference: NW6513

Dates

Opening Date

2 January 2026

Closing Date

2 January 2026