MoqhakaScheduleofTariffsIncreaseApplication2026 27

What this means

This document is a formal proposal from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to increase electricity tariffs by 9.01% for the 2026/2027 financial year. It outlines revised rates for various consumer categories, including residential, business, bulk, off-peak, unmetered, and municipal services. The increase applies to all electricity users and is set to take effect in the upcoming financial year without requiring individual applications.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

tariff adjustmentOngoing

Electricity Tariff Adjustment for 2026/2027 Financial Year

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has proposed a 9.01% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, including residential, business, bulk, off-peak, unmetered, and municipal services. The new rates will apply from the start of the 2026/2027 financial year.

Who it is for: all electricity consumers in South Africa, including residential, business, municipal, and bulk users
How to act on it: No action required by the public; the tariff change is regulated and automatically applied by service providers once approved.

Show the line this came from

NERSA ELECTRICITY TARIFFS INCREASE FOR 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR (9.01%)

Facts

Reference

https://www.nersa.org.za/file/8819/MoqhakaScheduleofTariffsIncreaseApplication2026-27.pdf

Key Takeaways

2026/2027
9.01%
NERSA
electricity tariffs
tariff increase proposal
National Energy Regulator of South Africa