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Source domain: eskom.co.za
Collected on 13 July 2026
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Smart Meter Installation
Residents in targeted areas are being enrolled in a smart meter rollout to improve energy monitoring and billing accuracy. As of 9 January 2026, 75 736 smart meters have been installed, with a target of 577 347 by March 2026. Full completion is expected by 2027.
The document's recorded date is 8 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.eskom.co.za/eskoms-power-system-remains-stable-recording-year-on-year-gains-with-the-energy-availability-factor-remaining-on-an-upward-trend-and-unplanned-outages-down-to-6-171mw/
Amounts
R 2 959 000 000
Closing Date
8 January 2026
smart meter rollout: 75 736 smart meters installed/uploaded; target 577 347 by March 2026
Reporting Illegal Electricity Connections
Members of the public can report illegal electricity connections through Eskom’s dedicated crime line or WhatsApp number. This helps prevent theft and improves grid safety and reliability.
Illegal connections reporting: Eskom Crime Line 0800 112 722; WhatsApp 081 333 3323
Free Basic Electricity (FBE) Registration
Households eligible for free basic electricity can register to receive the service. As of 9 January 2026, 579 360 customers have registered, representing 27.6% of the 2.1 million eligible customers. The programme aims to expand access across all provinces.
FBE registrations: 579 360 customers (19.5% increase from baseline 485 000; 27.6% of 2.1 million eligible)
