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Collected on 1 September 2026
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Electricity Tariff Increase for 2026/2027 Financial Year
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has proposed a 9.01% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2026/2027 financial year. This applies to all residential, business, bulk, and municipal electricity consumers across urban and rural areas, including prepayment, conventional, unmetered, and off-peak supplies. The new rates will affect service charges, unit rates, and demand-based charges.
Reference
https://www.nersa.org.za/file/8821/MoqhakaScheduleofTariffsIncreaseApplication2026-27-1.pdf
NERSA ELECTRICITY TARIFFS INCREASE FOR 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR (9.01%)