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Collected on 1 September 2026
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Submission of cost report for COS study verification
Amahlathi Local Municipality must submit a detailed report on all costs included in its Cost of Supply (COS) study to allow the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to conduct an independent audit or verification by 31 January 2027.
The document's recorded date is 11 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
FY2026/27
Parties
It includes conditions requiring the municipality, The decision was made following a review of the municipality
Closing Date
11 May 2026
that the municipality must submit a report accounting for all the costs that have been noted in its COS study, to enable the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to perform its independent verification/audit process by 31 January 2027;
Submission of quarterly progress reports on efficiency improvements
Amahlathi Local Municipality must submit quarterly progress reports detailing actions taken to reduce high energy losses and deficits, to allow NERSA to monitor compliance, with the first report due by 30 September 2026.
The document's recorded date is 11 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.
that the municipality must submit quarterly progress reports on the efficiency improvement measures taken to reduce high energy losses and deficits to enable NERSA to monitor the implementation thereof by 30 September 2026;
Ring-fencing of surplus electricity funds
The municipality must ensure any surplus funds generated from electricity operations are ring-fenced and used exclusively for the electricity business, with strict accountability maintained.
The document's recorded date is 11 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.
that the municipality must ring-fence the surplus amount to ensure that it is utilised solely for the electricity business and that appropriate accountability is maintained in respect of the use of those funds.
Approval of tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved the proposed tariff increases for Amahlathi Local Municipality’s electricity services for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from 1 July 2026. This means consumers will pay higher electricity rates starting that date.
The document's recorded date is 11 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Based on the facts and evidence presented, the REC approved the tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year as set out in section 8 of the Reasons for Decision (RfD) document.
