FS183_Approved Tariff List 2026-2027
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Source domain: tswelopele.gov.za
Collected on 22 August 2026
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Business Flat Rate Electricity Supply
Businesses, guest houses, and hostels receive a flat-rate electricity tariff with a monthly basic charge and a fixed rate per kWh, applicable in both summer and winter. Rates vary slightly between seasons.
- Who it is for
- businesses, guest houses, hostels
- How to act on it
- No application required; businesses with a valid connection are billed according to this tariff.
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Tariff III: Business Flat Rate (Pre-Paid or Conventional)
Consumer Deposit for Electricity Connection
Consumers must pay a deposit before receiving electricity service. The amount varies by consumer type: R3,561 for domestic and flats, R7,935 for commercial, and R1,421 for old age home flats.
- Who it is for
- new electricity consumers
- How to act on it
- Pay the required deposit at the municipality office before connection is granted.
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Consumer Deposits Domestic (Normal Meter) R 3 561.00
Meter Testing Fee
A fee of R1,003.00 plus VAT is charged to test a meter, which includes testing and administrative costs.
- Who it is for
- consumers requesting meter testing
- How to act on it
- Pay the fee to request a meter test at the municipality office.
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Testing of Meters 0550/1739/0000 _QC 000036 R1 003.00 + vat/test meter
Electricity Supply for NPOs (Sports Bodies / Old Age Homes)
Non-profit organisations such as sports bodies and old age homes are provided with a discounted electricity tariff, including a basic monthly charge and a lower rate per kWh, with seasonal adjustments.
- Who it is for
- NPOs such as sports bodies and old age homes
- How to act on it
- No application required; eligible NPOs with a connection are billed under this tariff.
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NPO: Sports Bodies/ Old Age Home SUMMER Basic charge Basic Charge = R/month R378.698
Electricity Supply for Vacant Stands / Unbuilt Erven
Vacant land parcels without built structures are charged a fixed monthly basic fee, regardless of actual usage.
- Who it is for
- owners of vacant stands or unbuilt erven
- How to act on it
- No application required; owners of vacant land with a connection are billed under this tariff.
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Tariff V: Vacant Stand/ Unbuilt Erven Basic Charge R/month R144.767
Connection Fee
The cost of connecting electricity includes the actual material cost, labour, 20% administrative fee, and VAT.
- Who it is for
- new electricity connection applicants
- How to act on it
- Pay the actual cost of materials, labour, 20% admin fee, and VAT for a new connection.
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Connection Fee 0550/1707/0000_QC 000012 Actual cost of material + VAT + labour + 20% admin fee + VAT
Bulk Electricity Supply
Large-scale consumers receiving electricity through bulk supply are charged a basic fee, a demand charge based on KVA, and seasonal energy charges per kWh.
- Who it is for
- bulk supply users
- How to act on it
- No application required; bulk supply customers are billed under this tariff structure.
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Tariff VI: Bulk Supply Basic Charge R846.130
Reconnection Fee for New Residents
A fee of R654.00 plus VAT is charged to reconnect electricity for new residents after a disconnection.
- Who it is for
- new residents requiring electricity reconnection
- How to act on it
- Pay the fee at the municipality office to initiate reconnection.
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Reconnection (new residents) 0550/1729/0000_QC 000028 R 654.00 + VAT
Electricity Supply for Departmental Users
Departmental units within the municipality are charged a fixed basic monthly fee and a rate per kWh, applicable across all seasons.
- Who it is for
- departmental users within the municipality
- How to act on it
- No application required; internal departmental units are billed under this tariff.
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Tariff IV: Departmental Basic Charge Basic Charge = R/month R223.514
Elecflex 2 Electricity Service
A special tariff for high-consumption users with a monthly basic charge, network access, demand charge, and time-of-use energy rates varying by season.
- Who it is for
- high-demand industrial or commercial users
- How to act on it
- No application required; users with an Elecflex 2 contract are billed under this tariff.
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Tariff VI: Elecflex 2 Basic Charge Monthly: R4 499.426
Electricity Supply for Government Properties
Government buildings and properties are charged a specific tariff with a monthly basic charge and seasonal energy rates that differ between peak, standard, and off-peak periods.
- Who it is for
- government properties
- How to act on it
- No application required; government entities with a connection are billed under this tariff.
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Government properties Basic Charge R/month R740.846
Final Readings Fee
A fee of R298.00 plus VAT is charged for final meter readings when disconnecting service.
- Who it is for
- customers terminating electricity service
- How to act on it
- Pay the fee at the municipality office when closing an account.
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Final Readings 0560/1729/000 _QC 000040 R 298.00 + VAT
Electricity Supply under Indigent Domestic Tariff (IBT)
Households qualifying as indigent can access electricity at a reduced rate, with the first 50 kWh per month free, and tiered pricing increasing with consumption. This applies to both summer and winter seasons, with different rates for each period.
- Who it is for
- indigent households
- How to act on it
- No application required; eligibility is determined by the municipality's indigent status criteria. Consumers must have a residential connection and meet the indigent household definition.
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Indigent Households Tariff Structure (Prepaid or Conventional).
Electricity Supply for Non-Indigent Domestic Consumers
Non-indigent households are charged a tiered tariff based on electricity usage, with different rates during summer and winter. The tariff includes blocks of consumption starting from R1.968 per kWh for the first 50 kWh up to higher rates for usage above 600 kWh.
- Who it is for
- non-indigent domestic consumers
- How to act on it
- No application required; consumers with a residential connection are automatically subject to this tariff.
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Non-Indigent Tariff II: IBT - Domestic (Pre-paid or Conventional)
Meter Tampering Fee (1 Phase)
A severe penalty of R16,875.00 plus VAT and three months’ average consumption is charged for tampering with a single-phase power meter.
- Who it is for
- individuals caught tampering with electricity meters
- How to act on it
- Pay the fine if found guilty of meter tampering.
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Meter Tampering Fees (1 Phase Power meter) 0550/1746/0000_QC 000037 R 16 875.00 + Vat + 3 Months average consumption
Late Payment Penalty
Customers who fail to pay their electricity bills on time incur a penalty fee of R628.00.
- Who it is for
- customers with overdue electricity bills
- How to act on it
- Pay the penalty fee if the account is delinquent.
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Non / Late-Payment Penalty 0550/1730/0000_QC 000067 R 628.00
Elecflex 3 Electricity Service
A premium tariff for high-consumption users with a monthly basic charge, network access, demand charge, and seasonal time-of-use energy rates.
- Who it is for
- high-demand industrial or commercial users
- How to act on it
- No application required; users with an Elecflex 3 contract are billed under this tariff.
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Tariff VII: Elecflex 3 Basic Monthly: R3 425.803
Call-Out Fee for Emergency Services
A fixed fee of R289.00 plus VAT is charged for emergency call-outs related to electrical service issues.
- Who it is for
- any customer requiring emergency electrical assistance
- How to act on it
- Pay the fee when requesting emergency call-out services.
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Call-Out Fee R 289.00 + VAT
Facts
Reference
https://www.tswelopele.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FS183_Approved-Tariff-List-2026-2027.pdf
Amounts
R 0, R 16 875, R 628
Key Takeaways
- 2026/2027
- Tswelopele Local Municipality
- R0.000
- R16,875.00
- R628.00
- R289.00
- R654.00
- R298.00
- R1,003.00
- R3,561.00
- R7,935.00
- R144.767
- R846.130
- R4,499.426
- R3,425.803
- R378.698
- R740.846
- R223.514
- R390.488
- R1,421.00
- Tswelopele Local Municipality